LIVE news: PM Modi departs for Laos to attend ASEAN-India, East Asia Summits
On Thursday morning, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his journey for a two-day trip to Laos to participate in two key summits: the 21st ASEAN-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit. Jaideep Mazumdar,secretary (East) in Ministry of External Affairs, highlighted the significant importance India attaches to all ASEAN-related processes.