Under India News Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted that the India–ASEAN strategic partnership has become a pillar of global stability and growth amid uncertain global conditions.
Addressing the India–ASEAN Annual Summit via video conference, PM Modi announced that 2026 will be celebrated as the Year of India–ASEAN Maritime Cooperation. He emphasized that the ASEAN bloc forms a core part of India’s “Act East Policy,” reinforcing New Delhi’s commitment to strengthening ties in the region.
Reiterating India’s stance, Modi said that ASEAN’s central role in the Indo-Pacific is vital for maintaining peace, stability, and shared prosperity.
As covered in India News Today, the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) is one of the world’s most influential regional organizations, with India, the United States, China, Japan, and Australia among its strategic partners.
This year, Malaysia is hosting the ASEAN Annual Summit in Kuala Lumpur. During the session, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim noted significant progress in the ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) and expressed optimism about finalizing it by the end of this year.
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