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.
The ties of Buddhism have been an enduring bond for more than two thousand years between India and Laos, a country Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit to attend the 21st ASEAN-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit.
The situation in Myanmar has remained tense, ever since the military seized power in in a coup three years ago. Several incidents of violence and clashes have been reported, leading to security concerns in the region.
Notably, PM Modi will be visiting Laos from October 10-11, where he is set to attend the 21st ASEAN-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit, being hosted by Laos, which is the current Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
In bid to give further strength to this area, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Laos from October 10-11, where he is set to attend the 21st ASEAN-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit, being hosted by Laos, which is the current Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Vientiane, Lao PDR from October 10-11, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday. The Prime Minister's visit comes at a time when India is marking a decade of the Act East Policy this year.
The Blue Colts kick off the proceedings in Group G at the Lao National Stadium KM16 at 2.30 pm IST, on Wednesday, September 25 against Mongolia. The top teams from each group, along with the five best second-placed teams from 10 groups will qualify for the tournament proper
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal held discussions with business delegations, and foreign diplomats, on the sidelines of the 21st East Asia Summit Economic Ministers Meeting.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal will participate in the 21st ASEAN-India Economic Ministers (AEM-India) meeting and the 12th East Asia Summit Economic Ministers Meeting (EAS EMM), the Ministry of Commerce & Industry said in a statement.
In a mission of compassion and solidarity, IAF C-17 and IL-76 aircraft airlifted and delivered 67 tons of essential relief material, including gensets, hygiene kits, temporary shelters, water purification supplies, and medicines, the statement added