Why in the news?
The 10th India-Thailand Defence Dialogue was held in Bangkok on 16 June 2026 to review bilateral defence cooperation and discuss regional and global security issues.
Key Highlights
- Reviewed the full spectrum of India-Thailand defence cooperation.
- Discussed the evolving security environment in the Indo-Pacific.
- Reaffirmed commitment to peace, stability, and prosperity in the region.
- Reviewed progress in:
- Military-to-military engagements.
- Capacity-building initiatives.
- Training exchanges.
- Maritime cooperation.
Defence Industry Cooperation
- Agreed to deepen collaboration in:
- Defence manufacturing.
- Research and development (R&D).
- Innovation.
- Capability development.
- Aim: Promote mutually beneficial partnerships between the defence ecosystems of both countries.
Regional & Multilateral Cooperation
- Discussed cooperation under Association of Southeast Asian Nations-led mechanisms.
- Reaffirmed commitment to addressing shared security challenges through dialogue and collaboration.
India-Thailand Relations
- Bilateral ties elevated to a Strategic Partnership in 2025.
- Thailand is an important partner in India’s:
- Act East Policy.
- Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI).
- Maritime and regional connectivity efforts.
[2023] With reference to India’s projects on connectivity, consider the following statements::
1. East-West Corridor under Golden Quadrilateral Project connects Dibrugarh and Surat.
2. Trilateral Highway connects Moreh in Manipur and Chiang Mai in Thailand via Myanmar.
3. Bangladesh- China- India- Myanmar Economic Corridor connects Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh with Kunming in China.
How many of the above statements are correct?
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] All three
[D] None