Jaishankar Unveils Commemorative Postage Stamp Of Ram Lalla In Laos

During his three day visit to Laos, the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar unveiled a special commemorative stamp set showcasing Ram Lalla’s idol from Ayodhya. Being touted as the first postage stamp in the world to be dedicated to Lord Ram’s Ayodhya idol, Jaishankar posted about the unveiling on X and said, “Launched a special stamp set celebrating our shared cultural treasures of Ramayana and Buddhism.”

Lord Ram’s Ayodhya idol’s image on the stamp

Along with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Laos Saleumxay Kommasith, Jaishankar announced on social media that he had a good meeting with him and thanked him for the hospitality. The set which comprises two stamps has Lord Ram’s Ayodhya idol’s image on one and on the other stamp, Lord Buddha is depicted.

Foreign Ministers’ Meetings in Laos

Jaishankar is in Laos to attend the Foreign Ministers’ Meetings under the ASEAN union. He stated earlier that he was looking forward to the meetings as India marks a decade of Act East Policy. Detailing about various Memorandum of Understanding, Jaishankar said “Witnessed exchange of MoUs on 10 Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) for Laos under Mekong Ganga Cooperation and cooperation in sharing successful Digital Solutions.

Meeting with different ministers

• Jaishankar also detailed about his call with Laos Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone regarding the issue of the trafficking of Indian nationals through cyber scam centers.
• He said, “Appreciate the ongoing cooperation of the Laos government in the rescue and relief of our citizens. Also discussed the matter with the Foreign Ministers of Cambodia and Thailand.”
• Earlier, during the ASEAN meeting, Jaishankar met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and discussed Line of Actual Control (LAC) and past agreements on the disengagement process at the border.
• In a separate meeting of QUAD leaders in Tokyo, Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and held “wide-ranging” discussions.