Exterior Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone throughout a gathering in Vientiane on July 27, 2024. | Photograph Credit score: PTI
Exterior Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on July 27 referred to as on Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and raised the problem of trafficking of Indian residents by means of cyber rip-off hubs within the Southeast Asian nation and mentioned improvement partnership and cooperation in areas like defence and power.
Mr Jaishankar is within the capital of Lao Folks’s Democratic Republic to take part within the Affiliation of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) conferences. He referred to as on Mr Siphandone and different international ministers attending the assembly.
In a submit on X, Mr Jaishankar stated he mentioned growing partnerships and cooperation throughout numerous sectors with Mr Siphandone.
Jaishankar stated he appreciates Mr. Siphandone’s steerage in additional strengthening the shut bilateral ties which are deeply rooted in shared civilizational connection.
“Throughout my go to to the Prime Minister of Lao PDR, I raised the problem of trafficking of Indian residents by means of cyber rip-off facilities. I admire the continued cooperation of the Authorities of Lao PDR in rescuing and helping our residents,” he stated.
In addition they mentioned the matter with the Overseas Ministers of Cambodia and Thailand.
On July 20, the Indian Embassy in Laos stated that 13 Indians who had been tricked into sure cyber rip-off centres in Laos had been rescued and despatched again to their nation. To this point, the Embassy has rescued 518 Indians. The Embassy had issued an advisory warning Indians about faux job gives.
Through the talks, Mr. Jaishankar additionally provided India’s full assist for Laos’ chairmanship of the ASEAN and East Asia Summit.