Several Agreements have been signed between the Lao PDR and India over the past few years. These Agreements lay down the essential framework for bilateral cooperation in matters relating to science, technology, economic cooperation and trade, as well as in defence and consular matters.
- India-Laos Cultural Agreement - August 1994. - MOU on cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors - May 1997 - Agreement for setting up of Joint Commission on trade, economic and scientific cooperation - May 1997 Two important Agreements - one on Trade and Economic Cooperation, and one on Bilateral Investment Promotion & Protection were signed on the 9th November 2000. These Agreements lay down the basic framework for trade and investment from India .
- Agreement on Cooperation in Defence: November, 2002
- Agreement on Cooperation in Science & Technology, June, 2003
- As part of Agricultural Cooperation, India and the Lao PDR signed a Work Plan for 2001-02, dovetailing specific areas for intensified interaction; the validity of this Work Plan was extended to 2004.
- An MoU for setting up of Lao-India Entrepreneurship Development Centre (LIEDC) was signed between EAM and Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister on 2 July, 2004 . LIEDC was formally inaugurated by EAM and Lao Education Minister in November, 2004.
- An MoU for setting up of an Information Technology Centre was signed between the two sides on 17 September, 2004 . The IT Centre formally inaugurated by EAM and Minister in the Lao Prime Minister's Office and President of STEA in November, 2004.
- Agreement for Mutual Cooperation on Drug Demand Reduction and Prevention of Illicit Trafficking and related matters came into force from February, 2005.
- Agreement on Exemption of Visa Requirement for Holders of Diplomatic and Official Passports between India and Laos with effect from 1 April, 2005 .
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