PM Narendra Modi To Visit Thailand, Sri Lanka In April; Check Schedule And Key Details

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to visit Thailand and Sri Lanka in April. The visit will strengthen India’s regional partnerships and reinforce its commitment to foreign policy initiatives such as ‘Neighbourhood First’ and ‘Act East’.

At the invitation of Thailand’s Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, PM Modi will travel to Bangkok on Apr. 3 to participate in the 6th BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Summit on Apr. 4.

This will be the first in-person gathering of BIMSTEC leaders since the 4th Summit in Kathmandu, Nepal, in 2018. The 5th Summit took place virtually in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in March 2022.

The 6th Summit — themed ‘BIMSTEC – Prosperous, Resilient and Open’ — will focus on improving regional cooperation among member states. Leaders are expected to discuss strategies to strengthen collaboration in areas such as trade, security, connectivity, climate action and skill development.

India has played a major role in advancing BIMSTEC initiatives, particularly in strengthening security frameworks, digital infrastructure and economic partnerships.

On the bilateral front, PM Modi will meet Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Apr. 3 to review existing ties and explore new avenues for cooperation. India and Thailand share deep-rooted cultural, linguistic and religious bonds, making this engagement crucial for regional stability and progress.

Following his engagements in Thailand, PM Modi will be in Sri Lanka from Apr. 4-6 at the invitation of Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The objective of the visit is to strengthen Indo-Lankan ties and assess progress on joint initiatives outlined in the “Fostering Partnerships For A Shared Future” vision.

During his stay, PM Modi will hold discussions with President Dissanayake and meet senior officials and political leaders. He is also scheduled to visit Anuradhapura to inaugurate development projects supported by Indian financial assistance.

This visit will mark PM Modi’s first trip to Sri Lanka since 2019.

According to a press release by the Ministry of External Affairs, PM Modi’s visit to Thailand and Sri Lanka, along with his participation in the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, “will reaffirm India’s commitment to its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, ‘Act East’ policy, ‘MAHASAGAR’ (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) vision, and vision of the Indo-Pacific."