Vientiane, Sep 8 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held bilateral talks with his Laotian counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith and discussed regional developments including the South China Sea issue. The two sides shared the same perspective on South China Sea, a foreign ministry spokesperson said. Modi, who is here to attend the ASEAN-India and East Asia summits, held parleys with the Laos premier on the sidelines of the meetings. Modi said he was especially happy to be in Vientiane at a time when India and Laos are celebrating the anniversary. He said India and Laos shared ancient linkages going back more than 2,000 years.

Source: The Telegraph September 08, 2016 06:11 UTC