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By Admin User · 4 June 2026 · GlobalToday24x7

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar co-chaired the 10th meeting of the India–Lao PDR Joint Commission in New Delhi yesterday, alongside Thongsavanh Phomvihane.

During the meeting, both leaders undertook a comprehensive review of bilateral relations across various sectors, including trade and investment, health, energy, digital connectivity, development partnerships, capacity building, and cultural cooperation. Discussions were also held regarding further strengthening India–ASEAN cooperation and on regional developments.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Jaishankar highlighted the extremely close cultural ties between India and Laos. He noted that these ties are reflected in shared cultural values, such as the Ramayana and Buddhism. He further emphasized that the relationship between the two nations has a long history and is rooted in strong cultural and people-to-people connections.

Dr. Jaishankar stated that this meeting provided an opportunity to review the implementation of the various Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Laos in October 2024, as well as to assess the progress made in diverse fields such as political cooperation, economic relations, defense, development partnerships, education, cultural exchanges, and multilateral cooperation.

Meanwhile, Thongsavanh Phomvihane remarked that the meeting served as a significant platform to review the progress and achievements of bilateral cooperation between the two countries. He noted that both nations expressed their commitment to maintaining regular engagement through such meetings in order to chart the future course of their cooperation.