October 16, 2024, 05:56 PM - 2 min read
Laos is set to host the 45th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) from October 17 to October 23. This significant event will focus on the theme “The Role of Parliaments in Enhancing Connectivity and Inclusive Growth of ASEAN.”
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October 14, 2024, 12:48 PM - 3 min read
On Sunday, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence announced that it was "on alert" after detecting a Chinese naval carrier group near the Bashi Channel, which separates Taiwan from the Philippines.
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October 12, 2024, 04:12 PM - 4 min read
The recent exchange between India and Canada has brought ongoing tensions between the two nations into the spotlight. India clarified that no substantive discussion took place between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart, Justin Trudeau, despite the latter's claims of raising concerns over the "safety of Canadians" during their brief encounter on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Laos.
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October 11, 2024, 06:17 PM - 4 min read
India is taking significant steps to enhance its educational and diplomatic ties with the ASEAN nations, particularly through Nalanda University. The Ministry of External Affairs recently announced that scholarships for students from ASEAN countries will be nearly doubled.
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October 10, 2024, 10:03 PM - 3 min read
Prime Minister Modi also announced celebrating the decade of Act East Policy through several people-centric activities including Youth Summit, Start-up Festival, Hackathon, Music Festival, ASEAN-India Network of Think-Tanks and Delhi Dialogue.
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October 9, 2024, 08:16 PM - 3 min read
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Laos on October 10 and 11 to attend the ASEAN-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit. This visit underscores India's commitment to strengthening ties with ASEAN nations and is particularly significant as it marks the tenth anniversary of Modi's Act East policy. The Ministry of External Affairs has highlighted the importance of these summits in shaping the future of India-ASEAN relations.
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August 21, 2024, 05:24 PM - 2 min read
Laos is preparing to host the 42nd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting and the ASEAN Energy Business Forum in its capital, Vientiane. Scheduled to run from September 24 to 27, these events are set to play a crucial role in shaping the future of the ASEAN energy sector.
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July 28, 2024, 07:37 AM - 2 min read
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently expressed concerns over Beijing’s "destabilising actions" in the South China Sea during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi. This meeting took place on the sidelines of the ASEAN foreign ministers' gathering in Laos. Despite ongoing tensions, both leaders aimed to keep communication channels open.
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July 26, 2024, 06:44 PM - 2 min read
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Vientiane, Laos, on Friday. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. A photo shared by the Russian Embassy in India captured the moment as both ministers greeted each other with smiles and handshakes.
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July 26, 2024, 05:51 PM - 2 min read
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasised on Friday that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) remains central to India’s ‘Act East’ policy and Indo-Pacific vision. Speaking at the ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Vientiane, Laos, Jaishankar underscored the deepening partnership between India and ASEAN, noting its expanding dimensions each year.
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July 25, 2024, 04:56 PM - 2 min read
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has recently been active in strengthening India's relationships in the Indo-Pacific region. During his visit to Vientiane, Laos, for key ASEAN meetings, Jaishankar held important discussions with several regional leaders to advance India’s strategic interests and partnerships.
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July 25, 2024, 04:38 PM - 2 min read
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has arrived in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, to engage in a series of crucial meetings under the ASEAN framework. These meetings, taking place from July 25 to 27, include the ASEAN-India, East Asia Summit (EAS), and ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) gatherings. The visit marks a significant moment as it aligns with the celebration of a decade of India’s Act East Policy, a strategic approach aimed at strengthening ties with Southeast Asia and beyond.
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