The expected cooperation will include military exercises, information exchange and operations to eradicate terrorism and piracy, he said.

While not saying directly if the coming talks would also cover irregular migration, he pointed out that all countries are encouraged to restrain themselves and adopt a peaceful approach to problem-solving.

All parties also need to take fundamental international law into consideration, he said.

His first India visit as premier, covering various aspects of cooperation, will lay an “an expressway” between the two countries, which will open regional doors to welcome each other.

Prayut will pay an official visit to India starting tomorrow and lasting through Saturday.

He will start his Indian schedule with a discussion with the Thailand Team based in India on policy and assignments.

On Friday, he will meet with Modi, Indian Vice President and Acting President Mohammad Hamid Ansari and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

The talks with India will also cover many other topics such as trade, support for Thai agricultural products and cooperation on education and tourism, said Maj-General Werachon Sukondhapatipak, a deputy government spokesman.

Prayut said to put all agenda items on high.The two leaders will issue a co-statement after their talks, expressing their expectations to increase maritime security, double trade in five years, push the India-Myanmar-Thai road project, cooperate in air traffic service, fight cybercrime and promote people-to-people cooperation.

The two countries are expected to sign three agreements after the Prayut-Modi talks – an action plan for cultural exchange, academic cooperation between Chiang Mai University and Nagaland University and cooperation between Kasikornbank and Axis Bank.

The statement will pave the way for closer Thai-India diplomatic relations to mark their 70th anniversary next year, Werachon added.