This year is also very much set to be a celebration of the ties that bind us in the region, and we are planning several meetings and events, although we don't have any dates at the moment. We are also planning cultural events, commercial events, academic exchanges, seminars and exhibitions together in the coming months.Īre there any plans for exchange visits between the Thai and Indian prime ministers? On Jan 12, we launched a competition to design a logo to promote bilateral relations between India and Thailand, and there will be a ceremony announcing the winners jointly organised by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Indian embassy in Thailand in March. It has very strong foundations, a substantive presence and huge potential for growth in the future - so we have plans for many engagements. The relationship we have with our maritime neighbours in the Indian Ocean region is both a very important relationship and multifaceted. We must also not forget the cultural, religious and linguistic ties that bind our two regions and our two countries together. Historically, we have always been in very close contact, especially in terms of trade and commerce. We are commemorating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of our Thai-Indian diplomatic relations this year. What role do you foresee India playing in the region, particularly in terms of the bilateral relationship with Thailand? will be a game-changer." - Suchitra Durai, Indian Ambassador to Thailand "The India-Myanmar-Thailand trilateral highway.