International 10 September 2026 · Event date: 9 September 2026

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal Meets Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce of Thailand Ms. Suphajee Suthumpun

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal met Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Ms. Suphajee Suthumpun in New Delhi to discuss strengthening bilateral economic partnership, trade, and investment. The talks focused on enhancing business-to-business linkages, reviewing the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA), and boosting cooperation through the India-Thailand Joint Trade Committee (JTC).

Why It Matters

This is relevant for competitive exam candidates studying India's bilateral relations, international trade agreements like AITIGA, and economic partnerships with ASEAN nations.

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In Simple Words

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal met with Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, Ms. Suphajee Suthumpun, at Vanijya Bhawan in New Delhi. The meeting focused on strengthening the economic partnership between India and Thailand by boosting bilateral trade, investments, and business-to-business networks for sustainable growth.

Both leaders discussed the progress of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) review and the India-Thailand Joint Trade Committee (JTC). They also addressed a Thai business delegation operating in sectors like space technologies, food processing, health, and logistics, reaffirming their commitment to a robust trade relationship.

Key Points

  • Shri Piyush Goyal met Ms. Suphajee Suthumpun at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi.
  • Ms. Suphajee Suthumpun is the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce of Thailand.
  • Discussions focused on enhancing bilateral trade, investment, and business-to-business linkages.
  • Both sides reviewed the progress of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA).
  • The ministers emphasized deeper engagement through the India-Thailand Joint Trade Committee (JTC).
  • The ministers addressed a delegation of Thai businesses working in space technologies, cold-chain logistics, food processing, health and wellness, and trade promotion.

Exam Angle

Indian Minister
Shri Piyush Goyal
Thai Minister
Ms. Suphajee Suthumpun
Meeting Location
Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi
Agreement Reviewed
ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA)

A. Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi

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