Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the sixth Bimstec Summit in Bangkok, where he discussed key areas of cooperation with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Modi also attended cultural events, highlighting the shared cultural ties between India and Thailand, including a performance of the Thai Ramayana.
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