Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented gifts to the world leaders which reflected India's rich culture and diversity comprising of traditional crafts manifested in the ubiquitous household products crafted with ingenuity from the local area.
PM Modi emphasised his belief that the 21st century is the 'Asian Century,' marking a pivotal time for India and ASEAN nations. He highlighted that trade between India and ASEAN has doubled to over USD 130 billion in the last decade.
At the ASEAN Summit in Vientiane, PM Modi stressed the importance of dialogue and diplomacy, asserting that these should take precedence in resolving disputes.
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Upon his arrival, PM Modi was welcomed by Lao officials and expressed his enthusiasm for engaging in discussions on key issues affecting the region, including trade, security, and climate change.
PM Narendra Modi emplane for Vientiane, Laos on October 10. He will be on a two-day visit to Vientiane in Laos. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Secretary East in the Ministry of External Affairs, Jaideep Mazumdar said, that during the visit, PM Modi will attend the 21st ASEAN-India
Laos is the current chair of ASEAN and will be hosting the ASEAN-India Summit and the East Asia Summit. PM Modi is expected to review the progress of India-ASEAN relations and chart the future direction of cooperation.
The ASEAN-India Summit is testament to our shared vision and collaboration for a better future. We look forward to working together in futuristic sectors which will enhance human progress- PM Modi
"The 21st century is the century of Asia. It is our century, For this, it is important that we build a rules-based post-COVID world order and that we make collective efforts for the better of mankind," said PM Modi.
PM Modi was received by I. Gusti Ayu Bintang Darmawati, Indonesian Minister for Women Empowerment and Child Protection in Jakarta and accorded a ceremonial welcome.
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Saurabh Kumar, Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs, said Indonesia has agreed to adjust the timings so that PM Modi could return to New Delhi for the upcoming G20 Summit.
According to MEA, the summit is "special" as it is the first meeting after the elevation of the relationship between the two sides to a comprehensive strategic partnership last year.
Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (East) Saurabh Kumar said that the Indonesian side was kind enough to alter the timings of the two different summits which were scheduled for September 7.
The forthcoming ASEAN-India Summit will be the first Summit since the elevation of India-ASEAN relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2022.
Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday said its Premier Li Qiang will attend a summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) being held September 5-8.
India-US ties: At the end of the ASEAN gala dinner on Saturday, EAM Jaishankar also met UN chief António Guterres. Additionally, he also held discussions with his counterpart from Thailand, Don Pramudwinai.
During the talks on Sunday evening, the leaders cordially exchanged views on extending cooperation between the two countries, exchange of high-level visits, continued constructive assistance from India, and ASEAN-India cooperation, based on common interest
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Prime Minister on the first day will address the Indian community living in the country. He will release a commemorative coin marking the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. PM will also release a Thai translation of Tamil classic Tirukkural.
Generally the US-ASEAN summit is attended by US President. However, this time Pence would be representing the country at the request of President Donald Trump.
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