Modi, Thai PM discuss boosting bilateral ties
Kathmandu, Aug 31: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met his Thailand counterpart Prayut Chan-o-cha on the sidelines of the Fourth Bimstec Summit here and discussed strengthening of bilateral ties.
"Connecting with an important partner from Southeast Asia," Indian External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.
"The PM had a good meeting with the Prime Minister of Thailand. The leaders exchanged views on further cementing our bilateral relationship."
The meeting gains significance as Thailand has assumed the role of the country coordinator for India with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
India has been increasing its engagements with Southeast Asia under its Act East Policy.
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Explosion heard over Dubai airport followed by cloud of smoke
Dubai: An explosion was heard over Dubai International Airport on Saturday, followed by a cloud of smoke in the air, according to a witness who spoke to AFP, as Iran continued attacks across the Gulf region.
The flight-tracking website Flightradar24 showed several aircraft circling above the airport in what appeared to be a holding pattern.
Meanwhile, the Dubai Media Office said in a post on X that there had been “a minor incident resulting from the fall of debris after an interception.”
In the same post, authorities also denied reports circulating online about a direct strike on the airport.
Further details about the incident were not immediately available.
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