A two-day international conference under the theme 'A Decade of Act East Policy: Grassroot Perspective from North East India' was held on March 5-6, at Rayburn College in Churachandpur, Manipur.
India-Malaysia diplomatic ties were elevated to the status of 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership' during the visit of Anwar Ibrahim to India from 19-21 August 2024. The bilateral relationship was earlier elevated to 'Enhanced Strategic Partnership' in 2015 when PM Narendra Modi visited
The Prime Minister wrote a letter to the Meghalaya CM extending wishes on the Statehood Day, highlighting the state's vibrant culture, humble hospitality, rich history and the central government's efforts for its growth.
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal said Assam is uniquely positioned to emerge as a regional growth hub under India's Act East Policy, urging entrepreneurs to leverage the state's geography, connectivity and governance reforms to drive inclusive
Only PM Modi can best understand what his knowledge of history is... Why isn't PM Modi talking about the 'Act East' policy?... He remains silent on the flood and its permanent solutions. The problem of unemployment remains unchanged... He doesn't say anything about Zubeen Garg," the Congr
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held a bilateral meeting with his Thai counterpart Sihasak Phuangketkeow, during which he emphasised the long-standing friendship between the two nations, calling Thailand "a very important" maritime neighbour of India.
Ninh Binh [Vietnam], November 22: The 4th Namaste Vietnam Festival 2025 concluded on a high note in Ninh Binh on 20 November 2025, marking the end of a four-day celebration of cultural diplomacy, tourism promotion, and cinematic collaboration between India and Vietnam. Jointly organised by t
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday described the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) as an integral part of India's Act East Policy and broader Indo-Pacific vision, highlighting its role in transforming defence cooperation into a dynamic framework for regional peace,
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Kuala Lumpur to attend the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus on November 1, where he will address the forum on strengthening regional defence ties. He will also join the ASEAN-India informal meeting to boost cooperation under India's 'Act East
On the sidelines, the second edition of ASEAN-India Defence Ministers' Informal Meeting, under the chairmanship of Malaysia, will be held on October 31, wherein Defence Ministers from all ASEAN member countries will take part. The meeting aims to further strengthen defence and security co
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday declared the 21st century as the "century of India and ASEAN", while highlighting that the partnership between the two sides goes beyond trade and is deeply rooted in cultural, historical, and civilisational ties, during his virtual address at the 22nd
Introduced in 1992, the Look East policy focused primarily on economic ties with Southeast Asia. With the changing dynamics of the world, PM Modi, in 2014, introduced a new vigour in India's foreign policy and transformed the Look East Policy into a more dynamic Act East Policy (AEP), emp