Recognising the inter-connectedness and vulnerabilities of the Indo-Pacific region in the face of regional and global challenges, India has committed to maintaining and supporting ASEAN as the epicentre of global growth and to increase concerted efforts in sustaining the food trade supply
ASEAN-India joint leaders' statement on Thursday emphasized on supporting ASEAN-India preparedness for long-term resilience and sustainability of the agrifood system. It further stressed on strengthening local and regional food value chains.
Calling for joint efforts to strengthen the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Code of Conduct for the South China Sea should be effective and in accordance with UNCLOS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 18th East Asia Summit on further strengthening of ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and presented a 12-point proposal for strengthening cooperation covering connectivity, digital transformation, trade and economic engagement.
Regarding the inclusion of the African Union as a member in the G20, the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday said that he would be very happy to see them as a member.
On the 2023 edition of the so-called "standard map" of China, Indonesia Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto said that there are authorities studying the situation.
As the 18th East Asia Summit began in Jakarta on Thursday, Indonesia's President Joko Widodo thanked the leaders of the East Asia Summit for making it a forum for all in order to strengthen cooperation.