The ASEAN-India Summit is testament to our shared vision and collaboration for a better future. We look forward to working together in futuristic sectors which will enhance human progress- PM Modi
"The 21st century is the century of Asia. It is our century, For this, it is important that we build a rules-based post-COVID world order and that we make collective efforts for the better of mankind," said PM Modi.
PM Modi was received by I. Gusti Ayu Bintang Darmawati, Indonesian Minister for Women Empowerment and Child Protection in Jakarta and accorded a ceremonial welcome.
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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.
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.
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.
The forthcoming ASEAN-India Summit will be the first Summit since the elevation of India-ASEAN relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2022.
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.
India-US ties: At the end of the ASEAN gala dinner on Saturday, EAM Jaishankar also met UN chief António Guterres. Additionally, he also held discussions with his counterpart from Thailand, Don Pramudwinai.
During the talks on Sunday evening, the leaders cordially exchanged views on extending cooperation between the two countries, exchange of high-level visits, continued constructive assistance from India, and ASEAN-India cooperation, based on common interest
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Prime Minister on the first day will address the Indian community living in the country. He will release a commemorative coin marking the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. PM will also release a Thai translation of Tamil classic Tirukkural.
Generally the US-ASEAN summit is attended by US President. However, this time Pence would be representing the country at the request of President Donald Trump.
Eyeing to play a more pro-active role in the Indo-Pacific, India is expected to push for a deeper strategic cooperation with ASEAN to balance the China- dominated power dynamics in the region.
PM Modi identified terrorism and extremism as the major challenge facing the region and said time has come for the countries of the region to join hands to collectively deal with it.
Addressing the 15th ASEAN-India Summit in Manila, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday invited leaders of the ASEAN as chief guests at India’s 69th Republic Day celebrations.
PM Modi today held wide-ranging talks with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe with a focus on further ramping up the special strategic partnership between India and Japan.
PM Modi said most sectors of the Indian economy were opened up for foreign direct investment, adding the country's economy is now "globally integrated".
Modi also talked about repealing of 1200 outdated laws in the last three years and simplification of procedure for investors to do business in India.
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