These gifts not just showcase vibrant Indian culture on the global stage but also underscore the significance of culture in diplomacy and global partnership.
The MEA Secy said that the ASEAN nations had a positive assessment towards India's role in the development of the digital public infrastructure as well as India's collaboration in many sectors under India's Act East Policy.
In his address at the East Asia Summit on Friday, PM Modi said India has always supported ASEAN unity and centrality and it is also the centre of ASEAN's Indo-Pacific vision as well as Quad cooperation.
PM Modi was also recognised as the only leader in the room who has participated in the most number of East Asia Summit, which is nine out of 19 East Asia Summits, sources said.
Following his address at the 21st ASEAN-India summit in Vientiane on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Australian Prime Minister and members of the QUAD alliance, Anthony Albanese.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Japan's newly appointed Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, on the sidelines of the 21st ASEAN-India Summit. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a peaceful, safe, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, recognising India and Japan as indispensable par
India and ASEAN countries have recognised the significance of digital public infrastructure (DPI) in catalysing digital transformation and promoting inclusivity, efficiency, and innovation while reaffirming their commitment to promote the ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a 10-point plan to bolster the ASEAN-India Comprehensive Partnership at the 21st ASEAN-India Summit to enhance connectivity and resilience.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday stated that the 21st century is the century of India and ASEAN countries highlighting that in the last decade India's Act-East policy had provided a "new energy, direction and momentum" to the historic relations between India and ASEAN nations.
Randhir Jaiswal, the spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, highlighted the significance of the special welcome received by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasising India's age-old ties and civilisational connection with Laos.