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| Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a significant visit to Vientiane |
PM Modi’s visit to Vientiane, Laos, comes at the invitation of his Laotian counterpart, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone.
During his visit, Modi is scheduled to attend the 21st ASEAN-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit, hosted by Laos, the current Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
“This year marks a decade of the Act East Policy. Our relationship with ASEAN holds a central pillar in this policy and our Indo-Pacific vision,” the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated.
The ASEAN-India Summit will comprehensively review the progress of the India-ASEAN partnership and chart a future course to strengthen cooperation across various domains.
The East Asia Summit, a prominent leaders’ forum, fosters strategic trust in the region. It offers an opportunity for leaders of the EAS Participating Countries, including India, to exchange insights and perspectives on pressing regional issues.
Bilateral meetings with regional leaders are also expected to be held by Modi on the sidelines of these summits.
India’s ties with Southeast Asian nations are deeply rooted in shared cultural and civilizational heritage, which has evolved into a multifaceted contemporary partnership. These countries are key pillars in India’s ‘Act East’ Policy and its Indo-Pacific vision. (ANI)
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