PM Modi Urges Rules-Based Global Order at ASEAN-India Summit

PM Modi emphasized the significance of ASEAN in India’s Indo-Pacific strategy, expressing New Delhi’s steadfast commitment to collaborating closely with the association. He stressed the idea of working hand-in-hand with ASEAN, highlighting its prominent role in India’s Indo-Pacific initiative.

PM Modi advocates a rule-based global order post-COVID, emphasizing Indo-Pacific growth and Global South representation at ASEAN-India summit.

In Jakarta, PM Modi lauds ASEAN’s pivotal role in global development among ten nations. India commits to strong collaboration with ASEAN in its Indo-Pacific vision. ASEAN is a significant regional group with dialogues involving countries like the US, China, Japan, and Australia.

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PM Modi declares the 21st century as Asia’s century

Prime Minister Modi declares the 21st century as Asia’s century, urging a rule-based world order for mutual well-being. PM stresses the common interest in advancing the free and open Indo-Pacific and amplifying Global South voices.

India firmly supports ASEAN’s central role in its Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific outlook. Historic and geographic ties, shared values, unity, and a belief in a multipolar world unite India and ASEAN. The summit marks the elevation of India-ASEAN ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership.

Amid global uncertainties, cooperation between India and ASEAN continues to make progress, demonstrating their strong relationship. PM Modi highlights ASEAN’s significance in ensuring every voice is heard and its pivotal role in global growth.

The theme of India’s G-20 Presidency echoes the sentiment of “one earth, one family, one future.”

ASEAN-India dialogue started as a sectoral partnership in 1992 and evolved into a full dialogue partnership in 1995.It further advanced to a summit-level partnership in 2002 and a strategic partnership in 2012.

ASEAN comprises ten member countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia. India-ASEAN ties have witnessed significant growth, with a focus on trade, investment, security, and defense cooperation.

PM Modi underscores the importance of a rules-based order for a post-COVID world, advocating the Indo-Pacific’s openness. He highlights the role of ASEAN in India’s Act East Policy, emphasizing their shared values and regional unity.

The summit signifies the strengthened India-ASEAN relationship as a comprehensive strategic partnership. Mutual cooperation between India and ASEAN persists despite global uncertainties, showcasing their resilient alliance.

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