Meeting occurred on 3 June 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan between Indian President Smt. Droupadi Murmu and Laos Deputy PM and Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Thongsavanh Phomvihane
This year marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations establishment between India and Lao People's Democratic Republic
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Laos in October 2024 to participate in ASEAN-related summits
Several agreements were signed during PM Modi's October 2024 visit to Laos
Bilateral trade between India and Laos has increased
Significant potential remains for further progress in both trade and investment areas
India expressed interest in enhancing cooperation in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), health, medicine, agriculture, irrigation, manufacturing, renewable energy, and power sectors
India is prepared to share experiences in innovation and knowledge-based economy areas
Development partnership between the two countries has strengthened further
The partnership is based on aspirations of Lao youth and the country's socio-economic development needs
