Strengthening Ties: India and ASEAN Forge Ahead Amid Global Tensions

At the 21st India-ASEAN Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of India-ASEAN friendship amidst global tensions. He highlighted the Act East Policy's impact on trade, which has doubled to over USD 130 billion over the past decade. Modi envisions the 21st century as one shared by India and ASEAN.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored the significance of India-ASEAN friendship at a crucial time for global geopolitics, during his address at the 21st India-ASEAN Summit in Laos on Thursday.

Highlighting the Act East Policy implemented a decade ago, Modi pointed out its positive trajectory, noting that trade between India and ASEAN nations has doubled, surpassing USD 130 billion.

In a visionary statement, Modi prophesied the 21st century as a shared domain for India and ASEAN, underscoring collaboration amid rising global tensions.

(With inputs from agencies.)