Prime Minister Modi Participated in the 20th ASEAN-India Summit and 18th East Asia Summit (EAS)
Prime Minister Modi participated in the 20th ASEAN-India Summit and engaged in comprehensive discussions with ASEAN partners to reinforce the ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. He reaffirmed the central role of ASEAN in the Indo-Pacific and highlighted the alignment between India’s Indo-Pacific Ocean’s Initiative (IPOI) and ASEAN’s Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP). Emphasis was placed on the timely review of ASEAN-India FTA (AITIGA).
Multi-Modal Connectivity: Proposal for a South-East Asia-India-West Asia-Europe economic corridor.
Maritime Safety: Enhanced cooperation on maritime safety, security, and domain awareness.
Support for EAS Mechanism
At the 18th East Asia Summit, Prime Minister emphasized the importance of the EAS mechanism and India’s commitment to its strengthening. He reaffirmed India’s support for ASEAN centrality and advocated for a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific.
Quad’s Vision and ASEAN
PM Modi highlighted the alignment of visions for the Indo-Pacific between India and ASEAN and emphasized ASEAN’s pivotal role in the Quad’s vision.
Global Challenges and Initiatives
Prime Minister called for a cooperative approach to address global challenges, including terrorism, climate change, resilient supply chains for essential items, and energy security. He showcased India’s initiatives in climate change, such as ISA, CDRI, LiFE, and OSOWOG.
Financial Connectivity and Think Tank Support
PM Modi announced the establishment of the ASEAN India Fund for Digital Future, aimed at enhancing financial connectivity between ASEAN and India. He also expressed support for ERIA, an ASEAN think tank that will deepen ASEAN-India relations.
Regional and International Issues
Leaders exchanged views on a range of regional and international issues during the summit.
The East Asia Summit includes eighteen participating countries:
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