Modi said at the India-ASEAN Summit – 21st century is ours: Said – We are a peace loving country; Today, East Asia will participate in the summit, China-America will also be involved

Apart from this, he said, “I announced India's Act-East Policy. This policy has given new energy, direction and momentum to relations between India and ASEAN countries over the last decade.”

Modi also announced the launch of direct flights between India and Brunei in Laos. PM Modi attended the 10th India-ASEAN Summit in Laos.

Earlier, when he arrived in Laos, he was welcomed by Buddhist monks. Prime Minister Modi also watched Laos' Ramayana in Vientiane. PM Modi will participate in the East Asia Summit today. China, America and Russia will also participate in this conference.

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PM Modi was welcomed with a guard of honor on his arrival in Laos.

Buddhist monks welcomed him on his arrival here.

The Prime Minister saw the Ramayana of Laos.

Had bilateral talks with Japan and New Zealand

PM Modi held bilateral talks with Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba in Vientiane this evening. After the meeting, PM Modi posted on X that he was happy to meet Japanese PM Ishiba. The two countries discussed enhancing cooperation in semiconductor infrastructure, connectivity, defense and other areas.

After this, PM Modi held bilateral talks with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Modi also invited Christopher Luxon to visit India.

After the meeting, New Zealand PM Christopher said that he is an admirer of India, it is a country that he loves very much.

After these meetings, Modi attended a gala dinner at the invitation of Lao Prime Minister Sonex Siphandon. He formally met several leaders during the dinner.

Prime Minister Modi attended the gala dinner on Thursday night.

'The issue of Myanmar and China will be discussed'

The long-running civil war in Myanmar and regional tensions over the South China Sea are likely to be discussed at the East Asia Summit today. Both these issues are major challenges for ASEAN countries.

In February 2021, the Myanmar military overthrew the government of Aung San Suu Kyi. Since then, nearly 6,000 people have been killed and more than 3 million displaced in Myanmar.

This year there have been several clashes between China and the Philippines over a border dispute in the South China Sea. Vietnam last week accused China of attacking its fishermen in disputed areas of the South China Sea.

China has also sent patrol vessels to areas claimed by Indonesia and Malaysia.

The footage shows Chinese and Philippine coast guard ships colliding.

Modi government's 'Act East Policy' has completed 10 years This year, Modi government's 'Act East Policy' is completing 10 years. In this context also this journey becomes very important. The 'Act East Policy' is an important part of India's diplomacy, which aims to strengthen relations with South East Asian countries.

PM Modi announced this policy during India ASEAN Summit in 2014. The policy is considered an upgraded version of former Prime Minister Narasimha Rao's Look East Policy, which he launched in 1992.

Earlier, Prime Minister Modi had visited South Asian countries Brunei and Singapore in September. President Draupadi Murmu also visited Timor-Leste in August.

During his visit to Brunei, PM Modi met Sultan Bolkiah at his palace.

ASEAN is a group of 10 countries ASEAN was founded in 1967 in Bangkok. It is a regional association of South-East Asian countries. Its full name is Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN). It has a total of 10 member countries, including Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Brunei and Laos.

India signed Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) with ASEAN countries in 2022. Under this, conservation, economic and technological interests are worked together to enhance. Also, India is strengthening relations with ASEAN countries to counter China in this region.