Modi Expresses Confidence in Deepening Engagement with ASEAN Countries
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leaving for Laos to participate in the 21st ASEAN-India and the 19th East Asia summits, where he will review progress in India's Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with ASEAN countries. This visit marks a special year as India is marking a decade of its Act East policy, which has led to substantial benefits for the nation. Mr. Modi expressed confidence that his visit will further deepen engagement with ASEAN countries, emphasizing the importance of strong bilateral ties with Lao PDR.
Key Takeaways:
- India is marking a decade of its Act East policy, which has led to substantial benefits for the nation.
- Mr. Modi will join ASEAN leaders to review progress in India's Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and chart the future direction of cooperation.
- The East Asia Summit will provide an opportunity to deliberate on challenges to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
- India shares close cultural and civilisation ties with the region, including with Lao PDR, which are enriched by a shared heritage of Buddhism and Ramayana.
- Mr. Modi will have various bilateral meetings and interactions with the Lao PDR leadership to strengthen bilateral ties.
- The visit is based on an invitation from Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone of Lao PDR.
Statistics:
- 10 years: duration of India's Act East policy
- 21st: Number of ASEAN-India Summit that Mr. Modi is attending
- 19th: Number of East Asia Summit that Mr. Modi is attending
- 2024: Year in which India is marking the decade of Act East policy
Sources:
- Twitter post by @narendramodi, October 10, 2024
- Statement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his departure for the ASEAN-India and East Asia Summit, October 10, 2024
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