Vientiane: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Thongloun Sisoulith, General Secretary of the Central Committee of Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of Lao PDR, during his visit to Vientiane. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit and East Asia Summit, focused on strengthening the long-standing partnership between India and Laos.
PM Modi congratulated President Sisoulith for successfully hosting the high-level summits and reaffirmed India’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation. Both leaders highlighted the civilizational bonds that have historically united the two nations and expressed satisfaction with the growing partnership in areas such as development cooperation, heritage restoration, and cultural exchanges.
The Prime Minister emphasized the significance of 2024, marking a decade of India’s Act East Policy, which has enhanced India’s engagement with Southeast Asian nations, including Laos. He called for further strengthening people-to-people ties, particularly through opportunities offered by the new Nalanda University.
President Sisoulith extended his gratitude to India for its humanitarian assistance in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi, which caused severe floods in Laos. The leaders also discussed ways to continue working closely on regional and global issues of shared interest, underscoring the importance of India’s partnership with ASEAN and Laos’ role in fostering regional cooperation.