india-thailand

India and Thailand sign MOU in Defense Cooperation

 On January 25, 2012, India and Thailand signed an MoU on defence cooperation. MoU on Defence Cooperation

signed during the visit would help both sides to further streamline and facilitate this process on matters of

mutual concern

 Both the countries also decided to step up bilateral cooperation and exchanges in the fields of defence, counterterrorism

and security.

 The two countries have also signed the second Protocol to amend the Framework Agreement for Establishing a

Free Trade Area. This would expedite the conclusion of negotiations on a bilateral Free Trade Agreement that

would include goods, services and investment.

Current Affairs Published on www.gktoday.in from January 1, 2012 to

September 10, 2012

 The above agreements have been signed at the end of talks between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and

visiting PM of Thailand Yingluck Shinawatra.

 The latest visit also coincided with the 65th anniversary of establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations, as well

as 20 years of India s enhanced engagement with ASEAN.