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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 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, 09:23 PM - 4 min read
India and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries have jointly recognised the importance of digital public infrastructure (DPI) in driving digital transformation and promoting inclusivity, efficiency, and innovation.
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October 10, 2024, 04:08 PM - 5 min read
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm and enthusiastic welcome from both the Indian diaspora and the Laotian community upon his arrival in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, for a two-day visit. The reception was marked by a sense of camaraderie and cultural celebration, reflecting the deep-rooted ties between the two nations.
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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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October 8, 2024, 03:15 PM - 5 min read
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Laos is set to reaffirm India's commitment to ASEAN centrality in the Indo-Pacific region. Scheduled for October 10-11, PM Modi will attend the 21st ASEAN-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit at the invitation of his Laotian counterpart, Sonexay Siphandone, the current ASEAN chair. This visit marks another significant step in India’s Act East policy and its engagement with Southeast Asia.
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September 24, 2024, 10:58 PM - 2 min read
Laos will host the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit 2024 in Vientiane from October 8 to 11, focusing on enhancing regional business integration, addressing global economic challenges, and promoting sustainable development through discussions on trade, investment, digital transformation, and clean energy.
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September 20, 2024, 02:42 PM - 2 min read
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is visiting Laos to participate in the 21st ASEAN-India Economic Ministers (AEM-India) meeting and the 12th East Asia Summit Economic Ministers Meeting (EAS EMM).During the AEM-India meeting, discussions will focus on the progress of negotiations for the review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA).
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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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