India and ASEAN mark 30 years of diplomatic relations in Cambodia
2 years, 4 months ago

India and ASEAN mark 30 years of diplomatic relations in Cambodia

Live Mint  

The diplomatic relationship between India and ASEAN turned 30 this year and was marked by the ASEAN-India summit that took place today in Cambodia. It also reiterated New Delhi’s support for core principles like ASEAN centrality in the region and a joint vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. According to a joint statement released after the summit, both sides reaffirmed “the importance of maintaining and promoting peace, stability, maritime safety and security, freedom of navigation and overflight in the region, and other lawful uses of the seas and unimpeded lawful maritime commerce and to promote peaceful resolutions of disputes, in accordance with universally recognized principles of international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and the relevant standards and recommended practices by the International Civil Aviation Organization and the International Maritime Organization.” They also agreed to “advance maritime cooperation, including in maritime security, countering piracy and armed robbery against ships, maritime safety, and search and rescue operations.” Bilateral trade was also an important feature of the summit. According to the join statement, India and ASEAN agreed to “expedite the review of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement to make it more user-friendly, simple, and trade-facilitative, and work together to forge resilient supply chains, explore cooperation on Single Window platform to enhance trade facilitation and integration, and promote the development of MSMEs and start-ups, including through business-matching events with the facilitation by the ASEAN-India Business Council ”.

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‘Can’t let big powers decide our future’: Thailand, Philippines seek closer India-Asean ties – Firstpost
1 week, 5 days ago

‘Can’t let big powers decide our future’: Thailand, Philippines seek closer India-Asean ties – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines Enrique A Manalo said that the Association of Southeast Nations has a duty to serve its own people and ensure the region’s development Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines Enrique A Manalo and Thailand's Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa in conversation with Firstpost Asean members have realised that they are the “makers of …

Time to reset the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative
4 months, 1 week ago

Time to reset the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative

Hindustan Times  

Launched in 2019 at the ASEAN-led East Asia Summit in Bangkok, the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative appeared to hold promise as India’s guiding framework to strengthen its role and enhance cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. The IPOI, envisaged as a critical vista for enhancing cooperation and collaboration among like-minded partners in the Indo-Pacific, was framed on seven key pillars: maritime ecology; …

PM Modi's Focus on India-ASEAN Friendship in a Turbulent Region
5 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi's Focus on India-ASEAN Friendship in a Turbulent Region

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizes the significance of the India-ASEAN friendship in a world facing conflict and tension. He highlights the critical role this partnership plays in promoting peace and collaboration, especially in the context of maritime disputes in the South China Sea and ongoing unrest in Myanmar. Modi expresses confidence in the 21st century being an 'Asian Century' and …

India, Malaysia elevate bilateral ties to comprehensive strategic partnership
7 months, 1 week ago

India, Malaysia elevate bilateral ties to comprehensive strategic partnership

India Today  

India and Malaysia on Tuesday decided to elevate their ties to the level of comprehensive strategic partnership following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim. We have decided that the India-Malaysia partnership will be elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Modi said in his media statement, adding there is a lot of potential for cooperation …

India, Vietnam to bolster security cooperation, enhance trade
7 months, 4 weeks ago

India, Vietnam to bolster security cooperation, enhance trade

Hindustan Times  

India and Vietnam agreed on Thursday to bolster defence cooperation for greater stability in the Indo-Pacific and to redouble efforts for freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea in the face of China’s assertive actions in the region. Following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his visiting Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh, the two sides also …

EAM Jaishankar says ASEAN is the cornerstone of India’s Act East Policy and its Indo-Pacific vision
8 months ago

EAM Jaishankar says ASEAN is the cornerstone of India’s Act East Policy and its Indo-Pacific vision

The Hindu  

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is the cornerstone of India's Act East Policy and its Indo-Pacific vision, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on July 26, as he sought to expand political, economic and security cooperation with the bloc. In his remarks at the opening session of the ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers Meeting, Mr. Jaishankar said that the current political, …

India’s transformation critical to strengthening multipolarity in Asia: Jaishankar
10 months ago

India’s transformation critical to strengthening multipolarity in Asia: Jaishankar

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India’s transformation is critical to strengthening multipolarity in Asia and the country’s growing weight will ensure the world order remains in favour of freedom, openness and transparency, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Friday. External affairs minister S Jaishankar speaks during the 2024 Nikkei Future of Asia Forum on May 24 In a virtual address to Nikkei …

Act East: Jaishankar’s three-nation Southeast Asia tour
1 year ago

Act East: Jaishankar’s three-nation Southeast Asia tour

Hindustan Times  

As external affairs minister S Jaishankar embarks on a three-nation tour to Southeast Asia - Singapore, the Philippines, and Malaysia - from March 23 to 27 - India seems to be gearing up to commemorate ten years of the launch of its Act East policy in 2014. During his five-day whirlwind tour, Jaishankar will try to maximise the diplomatic footwork …

Thailand, India have to work together to address Myanmar crisis: Vice minister
1 year, 1 month ago

Thailand, India have to work together to address Myanmar crisis: Vice minister

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Thailand and other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have to work with India to address the crisis in Myanmar though a solution can only be found by parties within the country, Thai vice minister for foreign affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Monday. Thai vice minister for foreign affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow said Thailand would like to …

ASEAN wants India to join RCEP for greater market access: Secretary-General Kao
1 year, 4 months ago

ASEAN wants India to join RCEP for greater market access: Secretary-General Kao

The Hindu  

Association of Southeast Asian Nations Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn has said that the 10-member bloc of the Southeast Asian countries wants India to join the landmark Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership for greater market access as he asserted that all partners stand to gain from the inclusive, open and rule-based trade pact. Talking to a select group of Indian journalists …

Interwoven alliances: Bilateral relations among Southeast Asian nations
1 year, 5 months ago

Interwoven alliances: Bilateral relations among Southeast Asian nations

Hindustan Times  

Southeast Asia, a dynamic and diverse region comprising countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and more, stands at a crossroads of geopolitics, culture, and economics. As countries continue to work together on trade agreements, investment projects, and economic integration initiatives, the economic landscape of Southeast Asia remains dynamic and interconnected with the global economy. The AEC …

EAM Jaishankar meets Vietnam FM Son, discusses cooperation in key sectors
1 year, 5 months ago

EAM Jaishankar meets Vietnam FM Son, discusses cooperation in key sectors

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met his Vietnamese counterpart Bui Thanh Son on October 16 and discussed ways to boost cooperation in areas like trade, energy, defence and maritime security while also sharing perspectives on the Indo-Pacific, amidst China’s aggressive behaviour in the region. Son also jointly unveiled commemorative stamps celebrating 50 years of establishment of diplomatic ties between India …

ASEAN-India Summit 2023: How two civilisational partners are strengthening cooperation in a transformative era
1 year, 6 months ago

ASEAN-India Summit 2023: How two civilisational partners are strengthening cooperation in a transformative era

Firstpost  

In the post-pandemic era, India-ASEAN relationship has reached an unprecedented high, with bilateral trade surging from just US$ 9 billion during their inaugural summit in 2002 to an anticipated milestone of over US$ 150 billion in 2023 From 6 to 7 September, 2023, Indonesia hosted the 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta City, which included the 20th ASEAN-India Summit and the …

PM Modi attends ASEAN-India Summit in Jakarta: Why this grouping matters
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi attends ASEAN-India Summit in Jakarta: Why this grouping matters

Firstpost  

PM Narendra Modi called the ASEAN bloc the ‘central point’ of India’s Act East Policy at the ASEAN-India Summit in Jakarta. After attending the East Asia Summit later, he will fly back to Delhi for the G20 Summit Prime Minister Narendra Modi said ASEAN is the “central point” of India’s Act East Policy. Attending the 20th ASEAN-India Summit in Indonesia’s …

India fully supports ASEAN centrality, outlook on Indo-Pacific: PM Modi in Indonesia
1 year, 6 months ago

India fully supports ASEAN centrality, outlook on Indo-Pacific: PM Modi in Indonesia

India TV News  

ASEAN-India Summit: During the 20th ASEAN-India Summit held in Indonesia on Thursday, Prime Minister reiterated support for the bloc's centrality and outlook on the Indo-Pacific region. "ASEAN is a central pillar of India's 'Act East' policy and India fully supports ASEAN centrality and the ASEAN outlook on the Indo-Pacific. During his address, PM Modi highlighted the increasing relations between India …

Taking Asean more seriously
1 year, 6 months ago

Taking Asean more seriously

Hindustan Times  

Long before the rise of China as a global powerhouse, Asean was a key player in the Indo-Pacific. The 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations — comprising Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam — established an effective mechanism for trade and commerce, a framework for cooperation with the strict understanding that the internal affairs …

Engagement with ASEAN is an important pillar of India’s ‘Act East’ policy, says PM Modi
1 year, 6 months ago

Engagement with ASEAN is an important pillar of India’s ‘Act East’ policy, says PM Modi

The Hindu  

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is an “important pillar” of India’s Act East policy, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, as he departed for Indonesia to attend the 20th ASEAN-India summit and 18th East Asia Summit in Jakarta. The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership entered into last year has injected new dynamism in our ties,” said Mr. Modi in a …

India’s Act East Policy With An ASEAN Pivot - News18
1 year, 6 months ago

India’s Act East Policy With An ASEAN Pivot - News18

News 18  

Even as Prime Minister Modi is hosting the G20 Summit in a grand way with major global leaders, he made it a point to embark upon a two-day visit to Indonesia from today to attend the 20th ASEAN-India Summit and 18th East Asia Summit. Apart from the importance New Delhi attaches to its relationship with ASEAN per se, which is …

PM Modi to visit Indonesia next week for ASEAN, East Asia Summit
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi to visit Indonesia next week for ASEAN, East Asia Summit

Firstpost  

The forthcoming ASEAN-India Summit will be the first Summit since the elevation of ties between India and the Association of South East Asian Nations bloc of countries to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2022 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the 20th ASEAN-India Summit and the 18th East Asia Summit from 6-7 September in Indonesia, the External Affairs Ministry said …

Reactivating the Asean-India partnership through an FTA
1 year, 9 months ago

Reactivating the Asean-India partnership through an FTA

Hindustan Times  

One of India’s finest Prime Ministers Atal Bihari Vajpayee is remembered for his leadership in shaping India’s engagements with the Southeast Asia. India’s trade balance with ASEAN has deteriorated after the implementation of the FTA. India’s trade increased significantly with rest of the world and also with Asean, and the trends show an almost similar cycle and movement. Second, India’s …

Thirty Years of ASEAN-India Relations: Towards Indo-Pacific - News18
1 year, 9 months ago

Thirty Years of ASEAN-India Relations: Towards Indo-Pacific - News18

News 18  

The India-ASEAN partnership is now 30 years young. Starting in 1992 as a ‘sectoral dialogue partnership’, as post-liberalisation India entered a ‘Look East policy’, it is the date from which anniversaries are founded. India’s relationship with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations has traversed the distance from the ‘Look East policy’ to the ‘Act East policy’. To mark this, a …

Enhancing India’s maritime footprint in the Indo-Pacific
1 year, 10 months ago

Enhancing India’s maritime footprint in the Indo-Pacific

Hindustan Times  

From May 2-8, 2023, the maiden Association of Southeast Asian Nations -India Maritime Exercise took place in the Indian Ocean. India’s ASEAN outreach began in 1992 when New Delhi was admitted as a sectoral dialogue partner of ASEAN; 2022 marked 30 years of this partnership, which was celebrated as India-ASEAN Friendship Year. In 2019, India and ASEAN outlined their approaches …

How India Can Broaden Its Relationships With Central Asia
2 years, 2 months ago

How India Can Broaden Its Relationships With Central Asia

The Diplomat  

On December 6, top security officials from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan arrived in New Delhi for the first India-Central Asia meeting of national security advisors. As evidenced by the recent NSA meeting between India and the Central Asian states, security remains the focal point of Indian-Central Asian relations, but India must forge links with this dynamic region via transit, …

Follow ASEAN path on Myanmar, says Indonesian FM, after New Delhi engages military rulers
2 years, 3 months ago

Follow ASEAN path on Myanmar, says Indonesian FM, after New Delhi engages military rulers

The Hindu  

India and other countries should “respect” and follow ASEAN’s policy on Myanmar rather than adopting a “different” path, said Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi. In comments to The Hindu about India’s decision to engage the Myanmar military government that came to power in February 2021 after deposing the elected National Unity Government and jailing thousands of leaders including Aung San …

Deepening of India-ASEAN Ties Reflected in Upgrade to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership on 30th Anniversary
2 years, 4 months ago

Deepening of India-ASEAN Ties Reflected in Upgrade to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership on 30th Anniversary

News 18  

India’s ASEAN relationship was upgraded to a comprehensive strategic partnership at the 19th India-ASEAN summit on November 12 in Phnom Penh, which is the capital of the current ASEAN chair Cambodia. His first engagement with a visiting delegation, upon assuming office, was with the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly delegation in August, which was also a special event part of the 30th …

Deciphering the 19th ASEAN-India Summit
2 years, 4 months ago

Deciphering the 19th ASEAN-India Summit

Hindustan Times  

The Association of South East Asian Nations and India had the 19th Summit to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Asean-India dialogue relations on November 12, 2022 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. With the global economic landscape shift, Asean and India need to work more closely to explore new sources of growth and prosperity. Although trade growth both in India and Asean, …

Southeast Asian leaders call for unity amid global tensions
2 years, 4 months ago

Southeast Asian leaders call for unity amid global tensions

The Hindu  

Cambodian leader Hun Sen called for unity on November 13, 2022, telling a gathering including Russia, China and the United States that current global tensions have been taking a toll on everyone. Without singling out any nation by name, Hun Sen said he hoped leaders would embrace a “spirit of togetherness in upholding open and inclusive multilateralism, pragmatism and mutual …

India supports ASEAN-centrality in the Indo-Pacific region: Dhankhar
2 years, 4 months ago

India supports ASEAN-centrality in the Indo-Pacific region: Dhankhar

The Hindu  

India supports ASEAN-centrality in the evolving regional architecture in the Indo-Pacific region, said Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar at the 19th ASEAN-India summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia which is commemorating the 30th anniversary of the India-ASEAN dialogue. “The cultural economic and civilisational ties that have existed between India and Southeast Asia since time immemorial provided the strong foundation to build our partnership …

India-ASEAN nations to enhance cooperation against terrorism
2 years, 4 months ago

India-ASEAN nations to enhance cooperation against terrorism

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: With an eye on the growing Chinese military and economic assertiveness in the region, India and the 10 members of the Asean on Saturday decided to establish a comprehensive strategic partnership and enhance cooperation against terrorism. At the 19th Asean-India Summit in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh, that was attended by Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday, India …

Vice Prez Dhankhar Arrives in Cambodia for ASEAN-India, East Asia Summits
2 years, 4 months ago

Vice Prez Dhankhar Arrives in Cambodia for ASEAN-India, East Asia Summits

News 18  

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar arrived in the Cambodian capital city of Phnom Penh on Friday to attend the ASEAN-India summit and the East Asia Summit. During his three-day visit, Dhankhar will also hold bilateral talks with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen. On November 13, he will participate in the 17th East Asia Summit which comprises the ten ASEAN member states …

India, ASEAN discuss key challenges in ministerial meet in Cambodia
2 years, 7 months ago

India, ASEAN discuss key challenges in ministerial meet in Cambodia

The Hindu  

India and the 10-nation grouping ASEAN have "strong convergence" on Indo-Pacific, combating the threat of terrorism and the developments in Ukraine and Myanmar, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Thursday. The external affairs minister also said that India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations also have similar views on connectivity projects, dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and issues …

India fully supports strong and unified ASEAN: Jaishankar
2 years, 9 months ago

India fully supports strong and unified ASEAN: Jaishankar

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India fully supports a strong, unified and prosperous ASEAN, one whose centrality in Indo-Pacific is fully recognised, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday at a conclave of the foreign ministers of the 10-nation influential grouping. In his opening address at the two-day meet, Jaishankar said a better connected India and ASEAN would be well-positioned to promote …

'India Fully Supports a Strong, Unified, Southeast Asia': Jaishankar Stresses on ASEAN's Role in Geopolitics
2 years, 9 months ago

'India Fully Supports a Strong, Unified, Southeast Asia': Jaishankar Stresses on ASEAN's Role in Geopolitics

News 18  

India fully supports a strong, unified and prosperous Association of Southeast Asian Nations, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday as he met foreign ministers for the ASEAN summit. India fully supports a strong, unified and prosperous ASEAN, one whose centrality in Indo-Pacific is fully recognized,” Jaishankar said. The Ministry of External Affairs said the top officials reviewed the …

Why India should further intensify its efforts to woo Central Asian republics
3 years, 1 month ago

Why India should further intensify its efforts to woo Central Asian republics

Firstpost  

Regional cooperation to enhance the commonality of views with Central Asia, and counter the assertive Sino-Pakistani axis in Afghanistan are a salient feature of the successful India-Central Asia Summit on 27 January As India deals with the post-pandemic world, a challenge is the loss of a friendly government in Afghanistan. Regional cooperation to enhance the commonality of views with Central …

India welcomes ASEAN consensus on Myanmar
3 years, 7 months ago

India welcomes ASEAN consensus on Myanmar

The Hindu  

India chaired a closed UN Security Council meeting on Myanmar and welcomed the ASEAN five-point consensus on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Appreciate briefing by Foreign Minister II of Brunei Darussalam Dato Erywan Yusof, who is ASEAN Special Envoy to Myanmar," India's Permanent Representative to the UN and current President of UN Security Council Ambassador T.S. The ASEAN five-point consensus states …

Thailand says new Asian trade deal to be signed in 2020
5 years, 4 months ago

Thailand says new Asian trade deal to be signed in 2020

India Today  

Thailand said on Sunday that Southeast Asian nations are committed to signing a pact by February 2020 on forging what could become the world's largest trade bloc, even after new demands by India dealt a blow to the process backed by China. "The early conclusion of RCEP negotiations will lay the foundation for East Asia's economic integration," said a statement …

Mutually beneficial RCEP trade deal in India's interest, have put forward 'reasonable proposals', Narendra Modi tells Bangkok newspaper
5 years, 4 months ago

Mutually beneficial RCEP trade deal in India's interest, have put forward 'reasonable proposals', Narendra Modi tells Bangkok newspaper

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is ‘clear’ that a mutually beneficial RCEP, in which all sides gain reasonably, is in interests of the country and of all nations involved in the negotiation Bangkok: As negotiations to finalise the long-overdue Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership enter final stages, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India has put forward “reasonable proposals” in a …

India looks to Indo-Pacific amid simmering US-China trade war
5 years, 7 months ago

India looks to Indo-Pacific amid simmering US-China trade war

Live Mint  

India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar is set to meet US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab in Bangkok amid trade war tensions and the U.K’s looming Brexit deadline. Jaishankar will also hold a number of bilaterals with his counterparts on the sidelines of the Asean Foreign Ministers’ meeting -- including Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi …

US, China rivalry challenging entwined Asia-Pacific region
6 years, 4 months ago

US, China rivalry challenging entwined Asia-Pacific region

Associated Press  

SINGAPORE — The rivalry between the U.S. and China in the Asia-Pacific is proving “awkward” for Southeast Asian nations that do not want to have to choose between their friends, Singapore’s prime minister said Thursday as he wrapped up a regional summit. In comments to the gathering earlier in the day, Pence stressed the American commitment to the region, where …

India committed to peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region: PM Modi in Singapore
6 years, 4 months ago

India committed to peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region: PM Modi in Singapore

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India is committed to peaceful and prosperous Indo Pacific region. PM Modi, while attending the 13th East Asia Summit in Singapore, gave a call for enhancing multilateral cooperation, economic and cultural ties among member nations. “At the East Asia Summit in Singapore, I shared my thoughts on enhancing multilateral cooperation, economic and …

India, Indonesia for rules-based and peaceful Indo-Pacific region
6 years, 10 months ago

India, Indonesia for rules-based and peaceful Indo-Pacific region

Hindustan Times  

India and Indonesia on Wednesday underlined the importance of a free, open, transparent, rules-based and peaceful Indo-Pacific region, amidst China flexing its military muscles in the strategic East and South China Seas. Noting that both India and Indonesia are maritime neighbours and sea faring nations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Joko Widodo issued the Shared Vision of the …

India, Indonesia upgrade ties, sign 15 pacts
6 years, 10 months ago

India, Indonesia upgrade ties, sign 15 pacts

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India and Indonesia on Wednesday agreed to upgrade bilateral relations to a “comprehensive strategic partnership” by signing 15 pacts, including one on defence cooperation. At a joint press event, Modi said India and Indonesia had agreed to elevate their ties to “comprehensive strategic partnership.” India’s Act East policy and the vision of SAGAR matched Widodo’s Maritime Fulcrum vision, …

Singapore PM: ASEAN growing closer to China and India
6 years, 11 months ago

Singapore PM: ASEAN growing closer to China and India

Associated Press  

SINGAPORE — Southeast Asian countries will work more closely with new powers China and India to counter the pressure of protectionism and ensure continued growth, Singapore’s prime minister said Saturday. They also encouraged Myanmar and Bangladesh to press on with their “shared commitment to carry out the voluntary return” of about 700,000 Rohingya Muslims who have fled Myanmar’s Rakhine state, …

How India Is Quietly Playing The Indonesia Card To Counter China
7 years ago

How India Is Quietly Playing The Indonesia Card To Counter China

The Quint  

Indonesia is India’s largest trading partner in the ASEAN region, and this was the first event exclusively focusing on increasing Indian stakeholder participation in Indonesian infrastructure that was organised in Indonesia. During this visit, India and Indonesia decided to elevate their relations to a New Comprehensive Strategic Partnership from a mere “strategic partnership” between them since 2005. The bid to …

Looking South-East
7 years, 1 month ago

Looking South-East

The Hindu  

In a diplomatic coup of sorts, the Indian government got the heads of state of all Association of Southeast Asian Nations members to attend India’s 69th Republic Day celebrations. The Delhi Declaration issued at the end of the summit reaffirmed the commitment of India and ASEAN “to work closely together on common regional and international security issues of mutual concern …

Reflections: India, Asean - Talk less, act; keep eye on China
7 years, 2 months ago

Reflections: India, Asean - Talk less, act; keep eye on China

Deccan Chronicle  

China wasn’t mentioned as India showcased its military might, cultural heritage and demographic diversity with extra gusto this Republic Day for the benefit of its distinguished Asean guests but Xi Jinping must have hovered invisibly over the junketing like Banquo’s ghost at the banquet. Second, the far-seeing Lee Kuan Yew, whose son Lee Hsieng Loong is Singapore’s present Prime Minister, …

Narendra Modi holds talks with Hun Sen: India, Cambodia agree to enhance maritime cooperation, combat terrorism
7 years, 2 months ago

Narendra Modi holds talks with Hun Sen: India, Cambodia agree to enhance maritime cooperation, combat terrorism

Firstpost  

In keeping with New Delhi’s Act East Policy which has Southeast Asia as its central focus, India and Cambodia agreed to enhance maritime cooperation while deciding to combat the menace of terrorism together. New Delhi: In keeping with New Delhi’s Act East Policy which has Southeast Asia as its central focus, India and Cambodia agreed to enhance maritime cooperation while …

ASEAN rising — on India-Southeast Asia cooperation
7 years, 2 months ago

ASEAN rising — on India-Southeast Asia cooperation

The Hindu  

As leaders of the 10 countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations gathered in New Delhi this week, India’s ties with ASEAN got a dose of both symbolism and substance. The ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit, followed by their attendance at the Republic Day parade as joint chief guests, underlined the new consensus on the need for Southeast Asia and India …

ASEAN leaders laud India's growing role in ensuring stability in Indo-Pacific region, vow to deepen ties, enhance trade
7 years, 2 months ago

ASEAN leaders laud India's growing role in ensuring stability in Indo-Pacific region, vow to deepen ties, enhance trade

Firstpost  

Leaders from 10 ASEAN countries are here to attend the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit and participate in the Republic Day celebrations. New Delhi: Several ASEAN leaders complimented India’s growing role in ensuring peace, security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region during their bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, external affairs ministry said on Thursday. Modi held bilateral meetings with Myanmar’s …

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