PM Modi To Strengthen Ties At ASEAN-India And East Asia Summits In Laos

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to embark on a two-day visit to Laos on October 10-11, where he will participate in the 21st ASEAN-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit.

This announcement was made by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday.

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Laos, currently chairing ASEAN, will host the two significant summits. Prime Minister Modi is visiting at the invitation of his Lao counterpart, Sonexay Siphandone.

During his trip, Modi will engage in discussions focused on the progress of India-ASEAN relations, especially in light of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established between the two regions. The ASEAN-India Summit aims to review the achievements of the partnership and outline future cooperation strategies.

Additionally, the East Asia Summit will serve as a platform for leaders from participating countries, including India, to discuss regional issues and enhance strategic trust among nations. This summit holds importance as it brings together key leaders to address critical matters affecting the region.

The MEA emphasized that this year marks a decade of India's Act East Policy, which underscores the significance of relations with ASEAN as a central element of India's Indo-Pacific vision.

Modi is also expected to hold bilateral meetings on the sidelines of both summits, further strengthening India's diplomatic ties in the region.