India and ASEAN nations strengthened their bond at the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted key areas for collaboration -- counter-terrorism, early review of the ASEAN-India FTA, maritime security, among others.
While virtually addressing the 22nd ASEAN Summit 2025 being held in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, PM Modi noted that the cooperation between India and ASEAN in growing rapidly in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), maritime security and blue economy and declared 2026 as "ASEAN-In