Prime Minister meets with President of Lao PDR

October 11th, 01:43 pm

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met H.E. Thongloun Sisoulith, General Secretary of the Central Committee of Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of Lao PDR in Vientiane today. Prime Minister congratulated President Sisoulith for successfully hosting the ASEAN Summit and the East Asia Summit.

Meeting of Prime Minister with Prime Minister of Thailand

October 11th, 12:41 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met H.E. Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister of Thailand on the sidelines of East Asia Summit in Vientiane. The two leaders discussed bilateral cooperation in a range of areas. They also exchanged views on ways to forge closer cooperation in sub-regional, regional, and multilateral fora.

List of Outcomes: Visit of Prime Minister to Vientiane, Lao PDR (October 10 -11, 2024)

October 11th, 12:39 pm

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, India and Lao PDR exchanged key MoUs and agreements in sectors such as defence, art and culture, and more.

East Asia Summit is a key pillar of India’s Act East Policy: PM Modi in Vientiane

October 11th, 08:15 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 19th East Asia Summit held in Vientiane, Lao PDR. He stated that India has always supported ASEAN’s unity and centrality. Emphasizing that our focus should be on development, not expansionism, the Prime Minister highlighted in his address that the East Asia Summit is a key pillar of India’s Act East Policy.

Prime Minister’s participation in the 19th East Asia Summit

October 11th, 08:10 am

Prime Minister Modi attended the 19th East Asia Summit in Vientiane, Lao PDR. In his address, the PM stressed on ASEAN's central role in the Indo-Pacific regional architecture, in India’s Indo-Pacific Vision and in Quad cooperation. He underlined that India’s participation in East Asia Summit was an important pillar of its Act East Policy.

Prime Minister meets with Prime Minister of New Zealand on the sidelines of the ASEAN-India Summit

October 10th, 07:18 pm

​Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of New Zealand H.E. Mr. Christopher Luxon met on the sidelines of ASEAN-India Summit in Vientiane, Lao PDR today. This was the first meeting between the two leaders.

Prime Minister meets with the Prime Minister of Japan on the sidelines of the ASEAN-India Summit

October 10th, 07:12 pm

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with the newly appointed Prime Minister of Japan H.E. Mr. Shigeru Ishiba today on the sidelines of the ASEAN-India Summit in Laos.

ASEAN-India Joint Statement on Advancing Digital Transformation

October 10th, 05:42 pm

WE, the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Republic of India, on the occasion of the 21st ASEAN-India Summit on 10 October 2024 in Vientiane, Lao PDR

21st century belongs to India and ASEAN countries: PM Modi at ASEAN-India Summit

October 10th, 02:35 pm

The 21st ASEAN-India Summit was held in Vientiane, Lao PDR, on 10 October 2024. Marking a decade of India’s Act East Policy, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi joined ASEAN leaders to review the progress of ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and chart the future direction of cooperation. This was Prime Minister’s 11th participation in the Summit.

Prime Minister’s participation in the 21st ASEAN-India Summit in Lao PDR

October 10th, 02:30 pm

The 21st ASEAN-India Summit was held in Vientiane, Lao PDR, on 10 October 2024. Marking a decade of India’s Act East Policy, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi joined ASEAN leaders to review the progress of ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and chart the future direction of cooperation. This was Prime Minister’s 11th participation in the Summit.

Prime Minister witnesses Lao Ramayan performance

October 10th, 01:47 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed an episode of Lao Ramayan, called Phalak Phalam or Phra Lak Phra Ram, performed by the prestigious Royal Theatre of Luang Prabang. Ramayan continues to be celebrated in Laos, and the epic reflects the shared heritage and age-old civilization connection between the two countries. Several facets of Indian culture and tradition have been practised and preserved in Laos for centuries. The two countries are closely working to illuminate their shared heritage.

Prime Minister’s Departure Statement ahead of his visit to Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic

October 10th, 07:00 am

At the invitation of H.E. Mr. Sonexay Siphandone, Prime Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Vientiane, Lao PDR, on 10-11 October 2024.During the visit, Prime Minister will attend the 21st ASEAN-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit being hosted by Lao PDR as the current Chair of ASEAN.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Vientiane, Laos

October 09th, 09:00 am

At the invitation of H.E. Mr. Sonexay Siphandone, Prime Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Vientiane, Lao PDR, on 10-11 October 2024.During the visit, Prime Minister will attend the 21st ASEAN-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit being hosted by Lao PDR as the current Chair of ASEAN.

ASEAN is central to India's 'Act East' Policy: PM Modi addresses India-ASEAN Summit

September 08th, 11:55 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the ASEAN-India Summit in Vientiane, Laos. Addressing the leaders at the summit, PM Modi stated that ASEAN is central to India's 'Act East' policy. The PM added that terror, growing radicalisation and spread of extreme violence posed common threat to the region.

PM Modi meets Prime Minister of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev

September 08th, 02:15 pm

PM Narendra Modi met Prime Minister of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev on the sidelines of EAst Asia Summit in Lao PDR. The leaders discussed several aspects of India-Russia cooperation.

Prime Minister Modi meets US President Barack Obama in Lao PDR

September 08th, 01:15 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US President, Mr. Barack Obama on the sidelines of the ongoing 11th East Asia Summit in Lao PDR. The two leaders deliberated on ways to further enhance India-US partnership in several avenues.

India will remain steadfast in shared pursuit of regional, strategic political and economic priorities within EAS framework: PM Modi

September 08th, 01:14 pm

PM Modi addressed 11th East Asia Summit today in Laos. PM said competing geo-politics, traditional and non-traditional challenges threaten peace, stability and prosperity of the region. Talking against terrorism, the PM said terrorism is the most serious challenge to open and pluralistic societies and combating it would require collective effort. PM Modi said India will remain steadfast in shared pursuit of regional, strategic political and economic priorities within EAS framework.

PM Modi meets State Counsellor of Myanmar, Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi

September 08th, 10:45 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met State Counsellor of Myanmar, Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi, discussed possibilities to strengthen India - Myanmar ties.

PM Modi meets President of Republic of Korea, Park Geun-hye

September 08th, 10:03 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met President of Republic of Korea, Park Geun-hye on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Lao PDR. Both the leaders discussed several avenues to further strengthen India-South Korea ties.

India will continue to expand and deepen economic engagements with ASEAN: PM Modi

September 08th, 09:51 am

In his closing remarks at the ASEAN summit, PM Modi said that all 3 pillars of our partnership - security, economic & socio-cultural have registered good progress. PM also said that India will continue to expand & deepen its economic engagements with ASEAN.