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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Not confident ceasefire in Gaza will hold: US President Donald Trump
Washington (AP): US President Donald Trump said Hamas is weakened, but he's hardly certain that the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas will hold.
“I'm not confident,” Trump told reporters. “That's not our war. It's their war.”
He said that his administration “might” help rebuild Gaza, which he compared to a “massive demolition site.”
“Some beautiful things could be done with it,” said Trump, the real estate developer turned commander in chief, noting the territory's coastline and “phenomenal” weather and location. “Some fantastic things could be done with Gaza. Some beautiful things could be done with Gaza.”
