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  China's sharp jibe ahead of Trump-Xi meeting: 'World shouldn't return to law of jungle'

  World | October 28, 2025 7:49 IST

  Speaking at the ASEAN Summit 2025 in Malaysia, Chinese Premier Li Qiang denounced "unilateralism" in the world just days before a meeting between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump in South Korea.

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  Trump dances his way into Malaysia, kicks off Asean summit | WATCH

  World | October 26, 2025 13:19 IST

  US President Donald Trump landed in Malaysia on Sunday to attend the ASEAN Summit, surprising onlookers with a brief dance during a traditional welcome ceremony.

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  Trump's presidency may benefit India, ASEAN countries as investments divert from China: Moody's

  World | November 08, 2024 22:19 IST

  Donald Trump is likely to pursue more aggressive immigration policies, including increased deportations, the construction of additional border barriers, stricter visa regulations, and reduced asylum grants.

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  Modi always had 'special sentiment' for Singapore: Jaishankar ahead of PM's visit

  World | September 03, 2024 14:43 IST

  Jaishankar asserted that it was time to move to the next level of India-Singapore ties in the wake of the changing realities of geopolitics. His remarks came ahead of PM Modi's visit to Singapore on Wednesday, ahead of the 10th anniversary of the Strategic Partnership between the two nations.

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  EAM Jaishankar unveils world's first postal stamp featuring Ram Lalla in Laos

  World | July 27, 2024 23:22 IST

  Dr S Jaishankar was in Vientiane to attend the 31st ASEAN Regional Forum, where he emphasised taking a firm stance against all forms of terrorism.

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  Jaishankar urges global action against terrorism at ASEAN Forum, asserts 'strong support for unity'

  World | July 27, 2024 19:23 IST

  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called for robust international efforts to combat terrorism, dismantle terror sanctuaries, and tackle cybercrime during his address at the 31st ASEAN Regional Forum in Vientiane.

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  'ASEAN is cornerstone of India's Act East policy, Indo-Pacific vision': Jaishankar in Laos

  World | July 26, 2024 16:38 IST

  Jaishankar asserted that political, economic and security cooperation with ASEAN is India's utmost priority and underscored PM Modi's 12-point plan for strengthening relations with the bloc. His visit to Laos comes as 2024 marks a decade of India's Act East policy.

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  India asks China to ensure 'full respect' for LAC: Jaishankar after meeting Wang Yi in Laos

  World | July 25, 2024 21:17 IST

  S Jaishankar underscored the importance of upholding "complete respect" for the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and previous agreements to "stabilise" and "reconstruct" bilateral relations with Beijing during his second meeting in a month with the Chinese counterpart.

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  PM Modi leaves for Indonesia to attend ASEAN Summit, says engagement with bloc is important pillar

  India | September 06, 2023 22:43 IST

  Saurabh Kumar, Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs, said Indonesia has agreed to adjust the timings so that PM Modi could return to New Delhi for the upcoming G20 Summit.

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  PM Modi to embark on visit to Indonesia for ASEAN-India, East Asia Summits today, why it matters?

  World | September 06, 2023 16:54 IST

  According to MEA, the summit is "special" as it is the first meeting after the elevation of the relationship between the two sides to a comprehensive strategic partnership last year.

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  Indonesia adjusts timings of ASEAN Summit for PM Modi's timely return to Delhi for G20 meet: MEA

  India | September 05, 2023 16:39 IST

  Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (East) Saurabh Kumar said that the Indonesian side was kind enough to alter the timings of the two different summits which were scheduled for September 7.

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  PM Modi to attend ASEAN, East Asia Summit meetings in Indonesia next week, Xi Jinping to skip event

  India | September 02, 2023 15:51 IST

  The forthcoming ASEAN-India Summit will be the first Summit since the elevation of India-ASEAN relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2022.

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  After G20, Xi Jinping to skip ASEAN Summit which PM Modi is scheduled to attend in Indonesia

  World | September 01, 2023 13:19 IST

  Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday said its Premier Li Qiang will attend a summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) being held September 5-8.

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  India asks UK to assure full security to Indian diplomats after pro-Khalistani movement escalates

  World | July 13, 2023 21:20 IST

  Notably, in March this year, the Indian consulate in London was attacked by Khalistani extremists following the arrest of their leader Amritpal Singh from Punjab. Later on July 8, the Khalistani group threatened Indian diplomats and released posters of a rally in London.

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  US President Biden aims to bolster ties with Southeast Asia in shadow of China

  World | November 12, 2022 14:15 IST

  Biden’s efforts at the ASEAN summit are meant to lay the groundwork ahead of his highly anticipated meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping — the first face-to-face encounter of Biden’s presidency with a leader whose nation the U.S. now considers its most potent economic and military rival.

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  US, UK commit to enhanced India ties in Indo-Pacific talks

  India | March 12, 2022 19:59 IST

  At “high-level consultations” on the Indo-Pacific held earlier this week, officials from both governments resolved to broaden and deepen their alignment and cooperation on and in the region.

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  PM Modi to attend virtually ASEAN-India summit on Thursday

  India | October 25, 2021 21:03 IST

  The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Modi will also attend the 16th East Asia Summit to be held virtually on Wednesday that will discuss matters of regional and international interest and concern including maritime security and terrorism.  

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  India welcomes ASEAN consensus on Myanmar: Ambassador Tirumurti

  World | August 18, 2021 8:56 IST

  The ASEAN five-point consensus states that there shall be an immediate cessation of violence in Myanmar and all parties shall exercise utmost restraint; constructive dialogue among all parties concerned shall commence to seek a peaceful solution in the interests of the people.

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  India's engagement with South East Asia based on 'Act East Policy': Rajnath

  News | June 16, 2021 10:21 IST

  Addressing the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus), Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on June 16 said that India remains committed to engaging with the ASEAN in line with its 'Act East' policy.

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  Rajnath Singh addresses ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting Plus

  News | June 16, 2021 10:16 IST

  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh participated in the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) via video conferencing on June 16.