Prime Minister Narendra Modi and ASEAN leaders jointly reviewed progress in ASEAN-India relations and discussed initiatives for strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. In his address, the Prime Minister reiterated India’s support for ASEAN Unity, ASEAN Centrality, and the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific. He complimented ASEAN on the adoption of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045. He emphasised that early review of the ASEAN-India FTA can unleash the full economic potential of our relationship for the benefit of our peoples and further strengthen regional cooperation. Mr. Modi also said that terrorism is a serious challenge to global peace and security, and stressed the importance of unity in the fight against terrorism.
During his address, the Prime Minister announced extended support for the implementation of the ASEAN-India Plan of Action to implement the ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (2026-2030). He also proposed to organise the Second ASEAN-India Defence Ministers’ Meeting and the Second ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise for a secure maritime environment. The Prime Minister further announced the training of 400 professionals in renewable energy to support the ASEAN Power Grid initiative. Mr Modi said that India will continue its role as a First Responder in times of crisis in the neighbourhood, and further strengthen cooperation in Disaster Preparedness and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief.
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