Indian Ambassador to Lao PDR, Prashant Agrawal, on Thursday, stated that the Act East policy, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, has brought about a transformational change in India's engagement not only with ASEAN countries but also with the wider Indo-Pacific region.
Prashant Agrawal, Indian Ambassador to Lao PDR asserted India has earned its reputation as a "First Responder" in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, particularly in its neighbourhood and that there is trust and confidence in India's ability to be the first responder.
India attaches high priority to ASEAN's theme of enhancing connectivity and resilience, under the chairmanship of Laos, and is working with the partner countries in promoting connectivity in the region, the Indian Ambassador to Lao PDR, Prashant Agrawal said on Sunday.