In the 47th ASEAN Summit, PM Modi emphasized the deep historical and cultural ties between India and ASEAN. He described ASEAN as the main pillar of India’s ‘Act East Policy’ and the 21st century as the century of India-ASEAN.
PM Modi in ASEAN Summit: ASEAN Summit started from Sunday 26 October in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. PM Modi addressed the 47th ASEAN Summit virtually. During this, he said, India and ASEAN together represent one fourth of the world’s people. We are linked by deep historical ties and shared values. We are not just business partners but also cultural partners. ASEAN is the main pillar of India’s Act in Policy. PM Modi said- 21st century is our century, the century of India and ASEAN. I am confident that the goal of ASEAN Community Developed India 2047 will create a brighter future for all humanity.
The theme of the ASEAN Summit is clearly reflected in our joint efforts.
While addressing the ASEAN conference, PM Modi said, we are fellow travelers of the Global South. We are not just business partners but also cultural partners. ASEAN is the main pillar of India’s Act in Policy. India has always fully supported ASEAN Centrality and ASEAN’s outlook on the Indo-Pacific. Even in this period of uncertainties, there has been steady progress in the India-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and our strong partnership is emerging as a strong foundation for global stability and development. This time the theme of the ASEAN Summit is ‘Inclusivity and Sustainability’, and this theme is clearly visible in our joint efforts. Be it digital inclusion, or ensuring food security or resilience supply chains amid current global challenges.
2026 declared ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation
India has stood firmly with ASEAN friends in every disaster. Our cooperation in HADR, maritime security and blue economy is growing rapidly. In view of this, we are declaring 2026 as ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation. Besides, we are also strongly promoting mutual cooperation in education, tourism, science and technology, health, green energy and cyber security.
India will work shoulder to shoulder with all of you
Friends, 21st century is our century. This is the century of India and ASEAN. I am confident that the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 and the vision of a developed India 2047 will create a brighter future for all humanity. India is committed to working shoulder to shoulder with all of you in this direction.