Bangkok, June 6 (AHN) A delegation from India's National Defence College (NDC) visited the Royal Thai Marine Corps Headquarters and held discussions with the Royal Thai Navy on bilateral naval engagements, the Embassy of India in Bangkok said on Saturday.

“The NDC delegation from India visited Sattahip Naval Port, HTMS Chang, and the Royal Thai Marine Corps Headquarters and Museum as part of their Foreign Countries Study Tour,” the Embassy wrote on X.

“The delegation toured the ship HTMS Chang and were briefed about the roles and responsibilities of these institutions. They also held productive discussions on bilateral naval engagements between the Indian and Royal Thai Navies,” it added.

According to the Embassy, a solemn wreath-laying ceremony was conducted at the Royal Thai Marine Corps Monument to honour the Thai Marines who laid down their lives in duty.

Earlier in the week, the delegation visited the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) Headquarters in Bangkok.

The Embassy of India in Bangkok wrote on X that the delegation visited the RTAF Headquarters for a courtesy call on Air Marshal Wichain Vijiradharma, Deputy Chief of Air Staff (Intelligence), as part of efforts to strengthen India-Thailand defence ties.

According to the Embassy, the delegation was warmly received and later toured the RTAF Museum as part of their Foreign Countries Study Tour.

The delegation also paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Puneet Agarwal at the Embassy of India in Bangkok.

The Embassy noted that a delegation led by Maj Gen APS Bal from the NDC India is on a study visit to Thailand and held discussions with Ambassador Puneet Agarwal.

It added that wide-ranging discussions took place on ways to further strengthen the India-Thailand Strategic Partnership through enhanced defence-sector engagement.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India-Thailand defence cooperation comprises regular joint exercises and joint maritime patrols near the international maritime boundary to counter terrorism, piracy, and smuggling. It also includes training of officers at each other’s Armed Forces Training institutions, service staff talks, and exchange of visits at various levels.

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