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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Attend ASEAN Summit Virtually

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that he will not be physically attending the upcoming ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, citing ongoing Deepavali celebrations in India. Instead, he will join the summit virtually. This is not the first time Modi has skipped an ASEAN summit, having previously done so in 2022. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will lead the Indian delegation to Kuala Lumpur and attend the 20th East Asia Summit on October 27. The summit will provide a platform for leaders to discuss regional and international developments, including the challenges to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.

Key Takeaways:

  • Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the ASEAN summit virtually, citing ongoing Deepavali celebrations in India.
  • This is not the first time Modi has skipped an ASEAN summit, having previously done so in 2022.
  • External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will lead the Indian delegation to Kuala Lumpur and attend the 20th East Asia Summit on October 27.
  • The summit will focus on regional and international developments, including the challenges to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
  • The timing of the summit coincides with sensitive trade negotiations between India and the US, with potential Trump tariffs adding to the complexity.
  • Modi had a phone conversation with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to congratulate him on Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship and discuss the upcoming summits.
  • The ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will be a key focus of the summit.

Statistics:

  • 47th ASEAN Summit to be held in Kuala Lumpur at the end of October 2025.
  • 20th East Asia Summit to be held on October 27, 2025.
  • Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the summit virtually due to Deepavali celebrations in India.
  • External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to lead the Indian delegation to Kuala Lumpur.
  • ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to be discussed during the summit.

Sources:

  • X (social media platform)
  • Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's social media post
  • Ministry of External Affairs statement
  • Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd.
  • Contify.com

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