India-Laos relations rooted in common heritage of Buddhism & Ramayana, says Jaishankar

New Delhi, June 3: Highlighting the deep-rooted civilisational ties between India and Laos, reflected in the shared Buddhist heritage and enduring legacy of the Ramayana, 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 New Delhi, the EAM said, “Our two countries have close civilisational ties reflected in the common heritage of Buddhism and Ramayana. Our relations go back in history based on deep cultural and people-to-people linkages.”
“I fondly remember my own visit to your beautiful country during your ASEAN chairship in 2024. I also had at that time an opportunity to call on the Prime Minister during my visit,” he added.
The EAM also congratulated his counterpart Phomvihane on the successful conduct of Laos’ National Assembly elections earlier this year and his elevation as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. (IANS)