ASEAN summit begins, Duterte says terrorism has no boundaries
7 years, 4 months ago

ASEAN summit begins, Duterte says terrorism has no boundaries

The Hindu  

The 31st The Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit began in Manila on Monday, with the attendance of heads of the states of the member countries and the partner nations. Our ASEAN brothers sent support for the internally displaced persons and others sent valuable assistance and bolstered our military campaign,” said Mr. Duterte reminding the international community of need for closer cooperation on such urgent issues. Menace of illegal drug trade continues to endanger the very fabric of our society,” said Mr. Duterte, indicating the direction of interactions over the next two days of the summit. Landmark consensus on document Mr. Duterte also announced that the ASEAN countries had reached a landmark consensus on “protection and promotion” of the rights of migrant workers that would ensure humane treatment and access to justice for them in the region. Sitting in the front row of the Manila Convention Centre, the venue of the summit, were U.S. President Donald Trump, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian Premier Dmitry Medvedev and Chinese Premier Le Keqiang, the State Counsellor of Myanmar and other heads of the ASEAN member states.

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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  

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After summit joined by China, US and Russia, Indonesia’s leader warns of protracted conflicts
1 year, 6 months ago

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Associated Press  

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1 year, 6 months ago

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The Hindu  

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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  

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ASEAN, India Emphasise Need for Global Cooperation to Combat Terrorism
2 years, 8 months ago

ASEAN, India Emphasise Need for Global Cooperation to Combat Terrorism

News 18  

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ASEAN summit begins without Myanmar after bloc excludes junta chief from meet
3 years, 4 months ago

ASEAN summit begins without Myanmar after bloc excludes junta chief from meet

Firstpost  

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The Hindu  

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ASEAN summit: Serial blasts in Bangkok injure three, explosions took place right before US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s keynote speech
5 years, 7 months ago

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Op India  

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Live Mint  

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The Hindu  

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China Daily  

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6 years, 10 months ago

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Associated Press  

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7 years ago

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Live Mint  

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Southeast Asian leaders gather for first Australia summit
7 years ago

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Associated Press  

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7 years, 1 month ago

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The Hindu  

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Firstpost  

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7 years, 4 months ago

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Firstpost  

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7 years, 4 months ago

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Firstpost  

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The Hindu  

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9 years, 4 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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India TV News  

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The Hindu  

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Live Mint  

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