PM Narendra Modi to Attend 23rd ASEAN-India Summit and 21st East Asia Summit in the Philippines

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Manila, Philippines on 16 and 17 November 2026 to attend the 23rd ASEAN-India Summit alongside the 21st East Asia Summit (EAS). The Prime Minister will be visiting the Philippines who are acting as the ASEAN Chair for 2026. During his visit he will focus on boosting India’s engagement with Southeast Asian Nations, highlighting cooperation between India and ASEAN and discussing global and regional issues. India views its partnership with ASEAN as an important aspect of its Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific vision.

Overview of the PM Modi’s Visit

Host: Manila, Philippines
Date: 16-17 November 2026.
Hosted by: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
Events Attended: 23rd ASEAN-India Summit.
21st East Asia Summit.
ASEAN Chair for the 2026: Philippines.

The Prime Minister will attend a dinner hosted by the President of the Philippines. He will attend the two summits on 17 November.

23rd ASEAN-India Summit

The ASEAN-India Summit aims to allow senior leaders of India and ASEAN members to discuss cooperation.

During the 2026 summit, the progress made in the ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will be reviewed. This includes progress made in implementing the ASEAN-India Plan of Action 2026-2030.

2026 is being celebrated as the ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation. In 2027, India and ASEAN will celebrate 35 years of Dialogue Relations and 5 years of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Key Areas of the Cooperation

Maritime: Enhancing the maritime security, connectivity and cooperation.
Trade: Encouraging economic cooperation.
Regional Security: Encouraging peace, stability and cooperation in Southeast Asia.
Digital Cooperation: Looking to collaborate in digital technology and digital public infrastructure.
Connectivity: Improving physical, economic and social connectivity between India and ASEAN nations.

21st East Asia Summit

The East Asia Summit aims to allow senior leaders to discuss strategic, political and economic issues across the Indo-Pacific.

During the 21st East Asia Summit, India will have the opportunity to discuss regional issues with ASEAN members and other attending nations.

India-ASEAN Trade

Trade is an important part of the India-ASEAN partnership. India’s trade with the ASEAN region is valued at around USD 122 billion, said Secretary (East) Rudrendra Tandon.

According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India-ASEAN bilateral trade in 2025-26 was worth USD 128.38 billion. This makes up 10.55% of India’s overall trade with the world.

Both nations work together using the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement. This agreement aims to allow free trade between both nations by lowering duties and increasing market access.

India’s Act East Policy and ASEAN

India’s partnership with ASEAN plays a key role in its Act East Policy. This policy aims to boost economic, strategic and cultural relations with Southeast Asian Nations and other nations across the Indo-Pacific.

India’s relationship has grown with ASEAN over the years.