India–Laos relations
India |
Laos |
---|---|
Diplomatic mission | |
Embassy of India, Vientiane | Embassy of Laos, New Delhi |
Envoy | |
Indian Ambassador to Laos Dinkar Asthana | Lao Ambassador to India Bounneme Chouanghom |
India–Laos relations (
Bilateral visits
Since establishment of bilateral ties there has been numerous high level bilateral visits between India and Laos. Recent visit was by
Strategic ties
On 3 day India visit of Laos President Choummaly Sayasone in 2008, India decided to establish an "Air Force Academy" in Laos. India also gifted 50 parachutes to "Lao Defence Forces" on its 60th anniversary in 2009. India held its Surya Kiran air show at Laos.[7][8]
Economic ties
In 2013 at 7th "India-Lao Joint Commission Meeting" (JMC) India agrees to provide $66.15 million to Laos for irrigation and hydro power projects. This includes 4 irrigation projects in 3 provinces of Laos in addition to extension of Nam Boun-2 hydro power plant.[9]
Agreements
There has been several agreements signed between India and Laos in last decade regarding issues related to science & technology, trade and culture.
- India will spend $4.11 million over 8 years for restoration of world heritage site of Laos at MoU signed on 2007. Project has been started on 2009.[1]
- In 2010 visit of Indian President Pratibha Patil, a "Cultural Exchange Programme" for the year 2011–13 was signed between 2 nations.[1]
- As per Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Agreement, since 1994, "Indian Army Training Team" conducts training sessions for Lao defence forces in some basic tactics along with English language and computers.[1]
Bilateral trade
Metals, ores, machinery, electronic equipment, pharmaceuticals and timber are the main products traded between two nations. In 2008–09 bilateral trade between two nations was just $9.52 million which saw rapid growth in 2009–10 with trade of $37 million. However trade was again decreased in 2010–11 with $13.33 million. Since then trade was rapidly increased again to $167.49 million in 2012–13.[1][10]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "PDR: Brief on India – Laos Bilateral Relations". The Embassy of India, Vientiane, LAO. Archived from the original on 2020-07-12. Retrieved 2015-11-01.
- ^ Damodar Ramaji Sar Desai (1965). India's Relations with Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia: 1954–1961. University of California.
- ^ Times of India. Retrieved 2015-11-01.
- ^ Daily News & Analysis. 2010-09-09. Retrieved 2015-11-01.
- ^ "Vice President Hamid Ansari Embarks on Visit to Cambodia, Laos". NDTV. 2015-09-15. Retrieved 2015-11-01.
- ^ "Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's Laos visis". Times of India. 2004-11-29. Retrieved 2015-11-01.
- Indian Express. 2008-08-30. Retrieved 2015-11-01.
- ^ "Suryakiran team dazzles at 13th anniversary airshow". Deccan Herald. 2009-05-23. Retrieved 2015-11-01.
- ^ PTI (9 September 2013). "India agrees to provide $66.15 million to Laos". Times of India. Retrieved 2015-11-01.
- ^ "Lao PDR" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 2, 2014. Retrieved November 1, 2015.