Vientiane, Oct 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was blessed by Buddhist monks during his visit to Laos on Thursday. He also joined the prayers held by the Buddhist monks of the country.
This was hosted by senior Buddhist monks of the Central Buddhist Fellowship Organization of Laos led by Mahaveth Masenai, the revered abbot of Si Saket temple in Vientiane.
The PM also interacted with the Indian diaspora upon arrival in Vientiane. He greeted Indian community members as they were excited to meet him outside the hotel in Laos.
Several dignitaries, including Laos' Minister of Home Affairs, Minister of Education and Sports, Governor of Bank of Laos and Mayor of Vientiane were present to welcome PM Modi.
PM Modi is scheduled to be in the country for a two-day visit. He will be participating in the 21st ASEAN-India and the 19th East Asia Summit. His visit is significant as this year marks a decade of India's Act East Policy.
After touching down at Vientiane, PM Modi interacted with the people of the Indian diaspora at Hotel Double Tree. He received a warm welcome by the Indian diaspora and a Bihu performance was held for him by enthusiastic dancers who were lauded by the Prime Minister for their performance.
