New Delhi, June 3 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar underscored the deep-rooted civilisational bonds between India and Laos, noting that the bilateral alliance remains firmly rooted in an enduring shared heritage and robust historical connections.

Presiding over high-level diplomatic talks in the national capital on Wednesday, the External Affairs Minister co-chaired the 10th India-Lao PDR Joint Commission Meeting alongside visiting Laos Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane.

Delivering his opening remarks during the bilateral session, Jaishankar stated, "Our two countries have close civilisational ties, reflected in the common heritage of Buddhism and Ramayana. Our relations go back in history, based...