PM Modi to host Thai counterpart Prayut Chan-o-cha today

June 17, 2016 08:22

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Friday hold a meeting with visiting Thailand's PM Prayut Chan-o-cha, who arrived in New Delhi on a three-day visit on Thursday.

During the talks, the two sides are likely to explore ways to expand maritime security cooperation, deal with the threat of terrorism and boost trade.

There are indications that both leaders will discuss the situation in the South China Sea.

Modi will host lunch in honour of his Thai counterpart.

The Thai prime minister is accompanied by his spouse Naraporn Chan-o-cha and a high-level delegation comprising several cabinet ministers, senior officials and a 46-member business delegation.

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