ASEAN-India Summit: Strengthening Strategic Ties Virtually

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced he will participate virtually in the ASEAN-India Summit, commending Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship. The summit is part of a strategic partnership between ASEAN and India, focusing on trade, investment, and defense. President Trump is also invited to the summit taking place October 26-28 in Kuala Lumpur.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Thursday his plans to join the ASEAN-India Summit virtually in Malaysia next week. During a phone conversation, Modi commended his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim, for Malaysia's role in chairing ASEAN and expressed optimism for the success of the upcoming summits.

Modi conveyed his excitement about strengthening the ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Besides, Malaysia has invited US President Donald Trump and other leaders from the ASEAN dialogue partner countries. Trump is scheduled to visit Kuala Lumpur from October 26 for a two-day trip.

The ASEAN-India partnership, evolving since its establishment as a sectoral partnership in 1992, now emphasizes enhanced trade, investment, and security cooperation. ASEAN's members include Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia.