New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be traveling to Laos from October 10-11. This visit is significant as it coincides with India’s celebration of a decade since launching its Act East Policy, which aims to enhance ties with Southeast Asian nations​

The Ministry of External Affairs, in a press release, stated, “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.”

“India is marking a decade of the Act East Policy this year. Relations with ASEAN are a central pillar of the Act East Policy and our Indo-Pacific vision.  The ASEAN-India Summit will review progress of India-ASEAN relations through our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and chart the future direction of cooperation. The East Asia Summit, a premier leaders-led forum that contributes to building an environment of strategic trust in the region, provides an opportunity for leaders of EAS Participating Countries, including India, to exchange views on issues of regional importance.” the MEA note further said.

Prime Minister is expected to hold bilateral meetings on the margins of the Summits. DeshGujarat