In the first joint statement, the leaders reaffirmed the importance of maintaining and promoting peace, stability, maritime safety and security

PM Modi has arrived in Laos for the 21st ASEAN-India and 19th East Asia Summit at the invitation of Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone.

Emphasising the importance of this partnership in shaping Asia's future, Modi highlighted that India-ASEAN trade had doubled to over $130 billion in the last decade and called for a review of the trade in goods agreement to unlock further economic potential.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday morning has departed for a two-day visit to Laos to attend the 21st ASEAN-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit. PM Modi's visit to Vientiane for a two-day visit comes at the invitation of his Laos counterpart Sonexay Siphandone.

Giving impetus to India's 'Act East' policy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a series of meetings in Laos, which is where the ASEAN-India and East Asia summits are being held.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the 21st century as the era of India and ASEAN, highlighting the significant growth in trade exceeding $130 billion. He emphasized the importance of regional cooperation and connectivity initiatives including fintech connectivity modeled after Singapore and increased direct flight connections.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared the 21st century as the "Asian century" of India and ASEAN countries at the India-ASEAN Summit in Vientiane, Laos.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends India-ASEAN and East Asia summits in Laos, strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in 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,

PM is on a two-day visit to Vientiane, Lao PDR at the invitation of Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone to participate in the 21st ASEAN-India and the 19th East Asia Summit.