What is ASEAN, and why is it relevant for India? Where do its members stand on the US-China trade dispute? Ashok Sajjanhar, who has served as India's ambassador to several countries and negotiated for the India-EU India-ASEAN trade deals,

PM Modi declares the 21st century as the era of India and ASEAN, emphasising their vital partnership for global stability.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will host leaders from ASEAN member states, along with leaders from the United States, China, Japan, South Korea, and other key partners, for the three-day summit under the theme “Inclusivity and Sustainability”.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday underscored the growing strength of the India-ASEAN partnership, calling the regional bloc a 'key pillar' of India's Act East Policy. Virtually addressing the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit,

PM Modi reaffirms India-ASEAN partnership at 22nd Summit. Highlights shared heritage, economic ties, and collective strength for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific

PM Modi highlighted stronger India-ASEAN ties, trade review, maritime security, and sustainable cooperation at the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit in Kuala Lumpur

He detailed India’s cooperation with ASEAN in disaster response, maritime security, and the blue economy. PM Modi also announced that 2026 will mark the ‘Year of ASEAN-India Maritime Cooperation,’ signalling a new phase of bilateral engagement across the Indian Ocean.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Sunday declared 2026 the year of bilateral maritime cooperation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday noted that the cooperation between India and ASEAN is growing rapidly in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), maritime security and blue economy and declared 2026 as ’ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation.

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