Question: Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to satate :-

(a) whether Defence Ministers of India and Thailand have met in the recent past;

(b) if so, the details of the issues raised and discussed by both the leaders during the said meeting;

(c) whether India has offered their cooperation and collaboration in Defence production sector to Thailand; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of Thailand thereto?

Answer: Minister of Defence (Shri A.K. Antony)

(a) Yes, Madam. The Defence Ministers have met in December, 2012 and in June, 2013.

(b) to (d) Issues relating to bilateral defence cooperation and security matters of mutual concern were discussed during the meetings. Both sides have agreed to explore further cooperation in various areas, including in the area of defence industry and technology.

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