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Highlights of PM Modi's Visit to Vientiane, Lao PDR (October 10-11, 2024).

International | Dated: 21 Oct 2024

Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, visited Vientiane, the capital of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (LPDR or Laos), from October 10 to 11, 2024, at the invitation of Sonexay Siphandone, the Prime Minister of Laos. The visit aimed to strengthen the bilateral relations between India and Laos.

🎯 Key Highlights:

- During his visit, PM Modi attended the 21st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit, both hosted by Laos, the current Chair of ASEAN.

💡 Other Important Facts:

(i) On October 11, 2024, PM Modi met with Thongloun Sisoulith, the President of Lao PDR, in Vientiane.
(ii) He also held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone in Vientiane.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who recently invited PM Narendra Modi to visit Laos in October 2024?

Correct Answer: Sonexay Siphandone

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About Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR)

Prime Minister: Sonexay Siphandone
Capital: Vientiane