Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita interacted with the Indian diaspora in Laos and appreciated their contribution to strengthening ties between the two nations. The Minister also interacted with alumni of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme (ITEC) and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) in Vientiane.

Earlier in the day, Mr Margherita held an interaction with stakeholders from the tourism and textile sectors of Laos.