External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Laos on a 3-day visit to attend ASEAN-Trankra meetings

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Arrival in Vientiane

Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has reached Vientiane, Laos on a 3-day official visit. The visit is part of his participation in Foreign Ministers' meetings organized under the ASEAN framework.

These meetings serve as an important platform for regional diplomatic discussions and cooperation between member countries and their partners.

Strengthening relations with ASEAN

In recent social media updates, Dr. Jaishankar expressed his enthusiasm to further strengthen India's ties with ASEAN. This visit is happening at such an important time, when India is celebrating 10 years of its Act East Policy.

The Act East Policy, launched a decade ago, focuses on enhancing India's strategic and economic ties with Southeast Asian countries.

In ASEAN meetings, Dr. Jaishankar's presence reflects India's continued commitment to foster closer ties with ASEAN member states and align with regional strategic interests.

Bilateral discussions expected

In addition to participating in formal meetings, Dr. Jaishankar is expected to participate in bilateral discussions with his counterparts from various countries. These meetings are expected to be held during major events related to ASEAN.

Bilateral talks will focus on strengthening relations between individual countries, addressing mutual interests and advancing collaborative projects.

Importance of travel

The Ministry of External Affairs has underlined the importance of the visit, emphasizing its role in strengthening India's deep engagement with the ASEAN-centric regional architecture.

The visit highlights India's commitment to ASEAN's unity and centrality, as well as its support for the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP).

Additionally, it reflects India's commitment to advancing the ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which aims to promote cooperation and mutual support between ASEAN and India in various strategic areas.

This visit is being seen as an important step in strengthening India's role and influence in the regional geo-political scenario.