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.
Amid heightened tension in the South China Sea, India and ASEAN nations on Thursday called for an effective implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of the Parties in the South China Sea (DOC) and looked forward to the early conclusion of a substantive Code of Conduct in the South
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.
PM Modi interacts with diaspora in Laos ahead of his participation in various events in the country. He is scheduled to be in the country on a two-day visit.