India, Thailand discuss joint venture in defence manufacturing

June 30, 2015 02:09

India and Thailand have discussed possibilities of joint ventures in defence manufacturing as External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj wrapped up her three-day visit to the country.

Swaraj and the Thai leadership during bilateral consultations here discussed the possibilities of joint ventures in the defence sector ahead of the proposed visit of Thai defence minister Gen (Rtd) Prawit Wongsuwon to India this year, official sources said.

The current defence cooperation between the two countries comprises regular joint exercises/joint maritime patrols near the international boundary to counter terrorism, piracy and smuggling, training of officers at each other's armed forces training institutions and participation as observers in military exercises.

Now, India is looking forward to joint ventures in defence manufacturing, the sources said.

The initiative is significant keeping in view the growing Chinese influence in Thailand and its military might in Asia-Pacific.

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