Modi’s ‘Make in India’ pitch gets Thai PM’s support
Nay Pyi Taw: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strong ‘Make in India’ pitch on Wednesday got the full support of his Thai counterpart Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha who said this concept can also be applied to drive the economy of his country.
The ‘Act East’ policy seeks to deepen India’s ties with the southeast nations and other East Asian countries.
Prayut became Thailand’s Prime Minister in August this year and is the first serving army officer to assume the top office in 22 years.
During the course of the meeting at the Myanmar International Convention Centre, Modi congratulated the General on becoming the Prime Minister of Thailand. “Am sure our relations will become stronger,” he said.
With the birthday of the Thai King falling on December 5, the Prime Minister also told Gen Prayut to convey his birthday greetings to King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Modi said he prayed for the King’s long life.
Bilateral trade between Indian and Thailand has multiplied eight times since 2000 to reach USD 8.68 billion in 2012.
During the period of January-February, 2013, bilateral trade was USD 1.68 billion.
