New Delhi, Dec 11: India values its relations with Laos as the two countries share a long history of cultural relations over centuries, Union Tourism and Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma said on Friday.
Inaugurating an international conference on ‘India-Laos: Inter-Cultural Relations’, he said, “Laos is a peace-loving country and we value our relation with Laos in a big way. We have a long heritage and cultural relations over centuries.”
Stating that India has several cultural linkages in Indonesia, Laos and other East Asian countries such as sculptures and temples, Sharma said, “A lot needs to be done with regard to existence of our cultural heritage present in those parts of the world.”
The event organised by Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts was attended by delegates from Laos, Cambodia, France, Vietnam as well as scholars from various parts of the country.
The Minister hoped that the deliberations of the conference will have an impact on history, research and other aspects of India-Laos cultural relations.
Ambassador of Lao People’s Democratic Republic Southam Sakonhninhom narrated the elements of cultural linkages between his country and India as he appreciated the organisers for holding the seminar on the subject.
