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  India's stand on RCEP depends on US outlook towards China

  India | November 16, 2020 22:48 IST

  Even as the 10-member ASEAN bloc has signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) with five economies led by China, India is going to follow the policy of wait and watch till the new US presidency assumes office.

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  China, ASEAN, other Asian nations sign world's biggest trade deal, India withdrew last year

  World | November 15, 2020 23:36 IST

  China and 14 other Asian countries have agreed to form the world's largest free trade bloc with nearly a third of all economic activity.

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  ASEAN backs India's rising role in Indo-Pacific region

  World | November 03, 2019 20:47 IST

  In a significant indication of India's rising profile, the 10-nation ASEAN on Sunday clearly appreciated New Delhi’s growing role in the Indo-Pacific region as the two sides, with a combined GDP of USD 5 trillion, vowed to further broadbase strategic ties and deal with major challenges like of terrorism collectively.

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  This is the best time to be in India: PM Modi

  India | November 03, 2019 10:03 IST

  Inviting Thai business leaders to invest in India, the prime minister particularly talked about initiatives to reform India's tax regime and said his government is now starting face-less tax assessment so that there is no scope for discretion or harassment.

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  Jaishankar to attend ASEAN-related meetings in Bangkok

  India | July 31, 2019 20:07 IST

  The ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting, co-chaired by Jaishankar and his Thai counterpart Don Pramudwinai, on Thursday will review progress in the implementation of key decisions of the Leaders of ASEAN Member States and India, arrived at during the 25th Anniversary ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit held in New Delhi on January 25 last year and the Informal ASEAN-India Breakfast Summit held in Singapore on November 15, 2018. 

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  India welcomes ASEAN's outlook on Indo-Pacific

  India | June 27, 2019 7:52 IST

  Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Sunday officially disclosed its outlook for the Indo-Pacific, viewing the Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean regions not as contiguous territorial spaces but as a closely integrated and interconnected region. Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar welcomed ASEAN's view.

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  Two-day meet of 21st Asean-India officials concludes; connectivity, financial matters discussed

  World | April 13, 2019 10:54 IST

  India congratulated Thailand on assuming the Chairmanship of Asean for 2019 and welcomed its role as country coordinator of the Asean-India dialogue partnership for the period 2018-2021.

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  ASEAN leaders want India to be more pro-active in Indo-Pacific

  India | January 26, 2018 23:49 IST

  On whether ASEAN wants India to play a more pro-active role in the Indo-Pacific in the wake of China's growing expansionism in the area, Saran said India-ASEAN relationship stands on its own.

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  Indo-Pacific Region indispensable to India's future: PM Modi writes op-ed for 27 ASEAN newspapers

  India | January 26, 2018 14:45 IST

  PM Modi's op-ed article, translated into 10 languages, appeared as India hosted 10 ASEAN leaders as guests of honour at its 69th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi to mark 25 years of ASEAN-India partnership.

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  69th Republic Day live streaming: Here's how you can watch the parade online

  India | January 26, 2018 9:49 IST

  It is for the first time ever that leaders of 10 ASEAN countries will grace the Republic Day parade as chief guests. The parade for the first time will display the amazing feats of BSF's Women Bikers Squad.

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  With an eye on China, India, ASEAN agree to establish mechanism for cooperation in maritime domain

  India | January 25, 2018 20:34 IST

  The consensus on setting up of a mechanism for deeper maritime cooperation was reached during a retreat session hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the ten ASEAN leaders.

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  India, ASEAN to work towards enhancing trade, says PM Modi

  India | January 25, 2018 20:20 IST

  Highlighting the importance information and communication technology, he said it will forge new bond of digital connectivity between India and ASEAN and help connect remote areas.

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  ‘Okay’ with India developing friendly ties with ASEAN countries, says China

  India | January 25, 2018 16:15 IST

  Beijing said it was “okay” with New Delhi developing friendly and cooperative ties with the 10-member bloc.

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  PM Modi to address plenary session of India-ASEAN summit today; focus on counter-terrorism, trade

  India | January 25, 2018 10:36 IST

  The summit, which will focus on counter-terrorism, security, trade and connectivity, will be attended by all 10 ASEAN leaders who will also be chief guests in this year's Republic Day parade.

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  Asean centrality essential for Indo-Pacific peace, prosperity: Swaraj in Singapore

  World | January 07, 2018 20:02 IST

  "For India, Asean leadership and centrality is essential for peace and prosperity for the rapidly changing Indo-Pacific region," Sushma Swaraj said.

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  ASEAN leaders accept PM Modi’s invite to attend India’s 69th R-Day celebrations in New Delhi

  World | November 15, 2017 14:46 IST

  PM Modi said 1.25 billion people of India are keen to welcome the ASEAN leaders as the Chief Guests at India’s 69th Republic Day celebrations.

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  Worried over US shifting focus to ‘Indo-Pacific’, Chinese media says new alliance may end prematurely

  World | November 14, 2017 19:58 IST

  The Chinese media accused Trump of abandoning Obama’s "rebalance to Asia" strategy by trying to balance China indirectly by finding a new focus and safeguarding the international system led by the US.

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  PM Modi visits rice research centre in Philippines, meets Indian scientists

  World | November 13, 2017 13:20 IST

  PM Modi today visited the global rice research centre in the Philippines and got a briefing from the scientists at the world famous institute.

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  'Export of terror' common security threat to both India and ASEAN nations: PM Modi

  World | September 08, 2016 11:33 IST

  Expressing grave concern over the rising “export of terror”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an apparent reference to Pakistan, today said that it has become a common security threat to both India and ASEAN member nations.

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  ASEAN nations fail to reach a consensus on South China Sea despite rounds of talks

  World | July 24, 2016 18:17 IST

  Three rounds of formal and informal talks today between the ministers of the 10 countries were held that make up the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.