Culture Minister Inaugurates India-Laos Conference in Delhi

Published: 11th December 2015 03:17 PM  |   Last Updated: 11th December 2015 03:17 PM   |  A+A-

By PTI

NEW DELHI: 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 today.       

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.        

Prof Sachchidanand Sahay, who gave the keynote address at the seminar, highlighted the rich cultural linkages between India and many other South East Asian countries, including linguistic and architectural.            

There is a greater need to increase the connections between India and Laos by starting direct flights from New Delhi and capitals of South East Asian countries including Laos, he added.  

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