PM Modi will visit Vientiane on October 10-11, will participate in the 21st ASEAN-India Summit

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Vientiane on a two-day visit. The Prime Minister of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Sonexay Siphandon, has invited. PM Modi will participate in the 21st ASEAN-India Summit here. The Foreign Department gave this information.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Vientiane, Lao PDR on October 10-11 at the invitation of Prime Minister of Lao People's Democratic Republic Sonexay Siphandon. During this visit, the Prime Minister will participate in the 21st ASEAN-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit. Which is hosted by Lao PDR. Who is the current Chairman of ASEAN.

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Piyush Goyal has visited

Earlier, India's Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal had participated in the 21st ASEAN-India Economic Ministers' Meeting in Vientiane on 20 and 21 September 2024. Along with this, Goyal also participated in the 12th East Asia Summit Economic Ministers' Meeting.

will determine the direction of the future

India is completing a decade of Act East Policy this year. Relations with ASEAN are a central pillar of the Act East policy and our Indo-Pacific approach. The Ministry of External Affairs said in an official statement. The ASEAN-India Summit will review the progress of India-ASEAN relations through the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and chart the future direction of cooperation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Vientiane, Lao PDR on October 10-11 at the invitation of Prime Minister of Lao People's Democratic Republic Sonexay Siphandon. During this visit, the Prime Minister will participate in the 21st ASEAN-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit,… pic.twitter.com/IrBcgnfoFH

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Hope to hold bilateral meetings

The East Asia Summit, a premier leader-led forum that contributes to building an environment of strategic confidence in the region, provides an opportunity for leaders of EAS participating countries, including India, to exchange views on issues of regional importance. Is. Prime Minister Modi is expected to hold bilateral meetings during both the summits.

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International border with Thailand

Let us tell you that Vientiane is the capital of Laos country of Southeast Asia. This is the biggest city here. It is situated on the banks of the Mekong River in the northwestern part of the country. Which also determines the international border of Laos with Thailand at this place. The name Vientiane comes from a literary expression in the Pali Buddhist language. It means the city of the king's sandalwood forests. This precious tree mentioned in Indian scriptures is known for its fragrance.