New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Highlighting the deep-rooted civilisational ties between India and Laos, reflected in the shared Buddhist heritage and enduring legacy of the Ramayana, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that the bilateral partnership is anchored in longstanding cultural and people-to-people connections. In his opening remarks during the 10th India-Lao PDR Joint Commission Meeting with Laos Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane in N…
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New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Laos Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thongsavan Phomvihane said on Wednesday that India and Laos should continue to chart their future direction that brings tangible benefit to both nations. In his opening remarks at the 10th India-Laos Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) in New Delhi on Wednesday, Phomvihane stated that his meeting with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar provides an opportunity to two nations to take stock of progress and achievements in…
Agra, June 2 (IANS) Laos Deputy Prime Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane and his wife Vadsana Phomvihane visited the iconic Taj Mahal in Uttar Pradesh’s Agra on Tuesday. Phomvihane arrived in New Delhi on Monday on a three-day official visit to India. He is set to co-chair the 10th India-Laos Joint Commission Meeting with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday.Extending a warm welcome to Laos Deputy PM on X, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stat…
Shillong, May 30 (IANS) The multilateral military exercise Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in IOR (PRAGATI) 2026 concluded with a reinforced collective commitment towards peace, stability, and security in the Indian Ocean Region, the Indian Army said on Saturday. Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS), along with Vice Chiefs and senior military leaders from participating nations, witnessed the final validation exercise and closing ceremo…
Shillong, May 30 (IANS) The maiden edition of the multilateral military exercise PRAGATI 2026 concluded successfully on Saturday at the Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya with a comprehensive 72-hour validation exercise aimed at enhancing interoperability, mutual trust, and collective preparedness among participating nations, officials said. The exercise brought together more than 400 military personnel from 13 countries, India, Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Ne…
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) As the Indian agencies continue to crack down on drug cartels and narcotic smuggling, an increasing trend of pharmaceutical drug diversions has come to light. There has been an increase in the number of such cases in Bihar, West Bengal, Assam, and Tripura, the agencies have learnt.In addition to identifying and cracking down on drug smugglers, their modus operandi and the routes they use, the agencies are closely monitoring chemical and pharmaceutical diversion. The high…
Shillong, May 20 (IANS) A multilateral military exercise, ‘PRAGATI 2026’, involving armed forces personnel from 12 friendly nations, commenced on Wednesday at the Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya, officials said. The two-week-long exercise has brought together participants from Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and Vietnam to strengthen regional cooperation, interoperability and strategic coordination among the partic…
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The focus of the Indian security agencies dealing with the menace of narcotic smuggling has been largely on the contraband originating from the Golden Crescent of Pakistan-Afghanistan.The Indian agencies have said that activities through the Golden Crescent have gone up considerably. There is a push by Pakistan to smuggle huge quantities of narcotics into India.Ramping up activities at the Golden Crescent is a clear sign that the Pakistan-based operatives are trying to…
Vientiane, April 10 (IANS) Laos is gearing up for the 2026 Lao New Year celebrations, with preparations underway across the country to ensure a joyful, safe, and culturally meaningful festival. The Lao New Year is the most important festival in the Lao calendar. This year’s holiday will be observed from April 14 to 16.Authorities have introduced a wide range of measures aimed at maintaining public order, preserving traditions, and enhancing safety during the holiday period, Xinhua News Agency re…
Manila, April 8 (IANS) Secretary (East) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Periasamy Kumaran, held a meeting with the Philippines Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Maria Theresa P. Lazaro in Manila on Thursday, discussing progress of strategic partnership between two nations and India’s active support for ASEAN. In a post on X, Lazaro stated, “A pleasure meeting Mr. Periasamy Kumaran, Secretary (East) of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, who is in Manila for the 28th ASEAN-India Senio…