PM Modi meets Laos President Thongloun Sisoulith, holds bilateral talks
Laos/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday congratulated Laos President Thongloun Sisoulith for successfully hosting the ASEAN Summit and the East Asia Summit.
The two leaders discussed bilateral ties and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the close partnership.
Had extensive deliberations with President Thongloun Sisoulith of Lao PDR. We reviewed the full range of bilateral ties between our nations. Talked about the extensive cultural cooperation in particular, and how it has brought our societies even closer. Complimented him and the… pic.twitter.com/B82kKpHptC
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 11, 2024
They noted that India-Lao's contemporary partnership was deeply rooted in age-old civilizational bonds.
They expressed satisfaction at the ongoing collaboration between the two countries in the fields of development partnership, heritage restoration, and cultural exchanges.
Highlighting that 2024 marks a decade of India’s Act East Policy, PM Modi noted its salience in adding further momentum to India’s engagement with Laos.
While referring to civilizational ties between the two countries, Modi called for strengthening people-to-people ties through the opportunities presented by the new Nalanda University.
President Sisoulith thanked PM Modi for India’s humanitarian assistance to Lao PDR in the wake of floods caused by Typhoon Yagi.
The Indian Prime Minister also thanked President Sisoulith for the support extended by Laos to strengthen India-ASEAN ties.
Took part in the 19th East Asia Summit being held in Vientiane, Lao PDR. India attaches great importance to friendly relations with ASEAN. We are committed to adding even more momentum to this relation in the times to come. Our Act East Policy has led to substantial gains and… pic.twitter.com/3DS7fjqfdI
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 11, 2024
The two leaders also discussed regional and global issues of mutual interest.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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