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Modi, Narendra

India Offers ASEAN a Robust Foundation for Global Stability

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India and ASEAN's growing partnership is positioned as a robust foundation for global stability and development, according to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. At the ASEAN-India leaders' summit in Kuala Lumpur, Modi outlined areas of cooperation in maritime security, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and the blue economy. Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. also highlighted the importance of peaceful settlement of disputes and maritime cooperation, citing China's assertive behavior in the South China Sea.

Key Takeaways:

  • Modi declared 2026 as the 'ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation', emphasizing the importance of maritime security and cooperation between India and ASEAN.
  • India is committed to working with ASEAN to preserve shared cultural heritage and strengthen people-to-people ties.
  • The India-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has continued to make steady progress, emerging as a robust foundation for global stability and development.
  • ASEAN and India are committed to advancing priorities such as digital inclusion, food security, and resilient supply chains amid global challenges.
  • The ASEAN-India leaders' summit discussed the ASEAN-India plan of action 2026-2030 and aims to conclude the ASEAN-India trade and goods agreement this year.

Statistics:

  • 2026 is declared as the 'ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation' by Prime Minister Modi.
  • 21st century is referred to as the "century of India and ASEAN" by Modi.
  • ASEAN represents nearly one-fourth of the world's population, according to Modi.
  • India-ASEAN partnership is expected to build a bright future for all of humanity, as stated by Modi.
  • ASEAN is a regional organisation of 10 countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
  • India has a neighbour, Timor-Leste, that was admitted as a member of ASEAN in 2022 in-principle.

Sources:

  • An article by IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd., distributed by Contify.com, dated 2025.

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