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New Delhi: Attending the 22nd Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)-India Summit at Kuala Lumpur virtually on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the 21st century is the century of India and ASEAN nations, and reaffirmed that the bloc is a major pillar of India's Act East Policy. "The 21st century is our century, the century of India and ASEAN," PM Modi said in his virtual address, stressing the deep-rooted historical, cultural, and civilizational bonds. He congratulated Malaysia and its Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for successfully hosting the summit and commended the Philippines for serving as the country coordinator for India. Further, he welcomed East Timor's inclusion as the 11th member state of ASEAN. Modi extended condolences on the demise of Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit.
New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday held talks with Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow to boost cooperation between the two South Asian countries. The meeting focused on enhancing their Strategic Partnership. In a post on X, he said, "A first meeting with Thai FM Sihasak Phuangketkeowin Kuala Lumpur today. Look forward to working together to take forward our Strategic Partnership." Jaishankar on Sunday held a "very useful" meeting with Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, exchanging views on the evolving global and regio ...Read More >
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 47th summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) virtually on Sunday. He called ASEAN the "main pillar" of India's Act East Policy and stressed that India and ASEAN share far more than trade. "We are not only trade partners. We are cultural partners as well," he said. His remarks came amid global tensions over trade policies and tariff disputes. Highlighting the scale of the partnership, he said, "Almost one-fourth of the world's population is represented by us. We don't just share geography but also culture and values. W ...Read More >
New Delhi: At the ancient seat of trans-Asian learning in Nalanda University, India has opened a new doorway to Southeast Asia. The inauguration of the Centre for Southeast Asian Studies by P Kumaran, Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs, follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement at the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit in Kuala Lumpur in October 2025, signalling that New Delhi sees knowledge and civilisational links as central to its Act East Policy. More than an academic unit, the Centre is designed as a bridge between policy, history and contemporary strategy in India's en ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 23 Oct: Chief Minister Pema Khandu, who is currently on an official visit to Japan, held a series of high-level meetings in Tokyo on Thursday,aimed at expanding cultural and economic cooperation between India and Japan. In a significant engagement, Khandu met Yasutoshi Nishimura, member of the House of Representatives Japan and chairman of the Japan-India Parliamentary Friendship League. The two leaders discussed ways to take forward the India-Japan partnership and deepen cultural exchanges. "We discussed taking forward the India-Japan partnership to further strengthen our cultura ...Read More >
Guwahati, May 3 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday formally received a Japanese delegation led by Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan, Nukaga Fukushiro. The high-level 45-member Japanese delegation arrived in Guwahati on a three-day visit to Assam. The Assam Chief Minister called the visit a huge milestone for deepening ties between Assam and Japan. Receiving the Speaker and the delegation at his office in Lok Sewa Bhawan on Saturday evening, Chief Minister Sarma said, "I consider it my honour to welcome the Speaker and his delegation to our beautiful s ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr of the Philippines will soon be arriving in India on a state visit, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday. Sharing the update on X, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, President Mr. Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., of Philippines @bongbongmarcos, will soon be arriving in on a State Visit. Watch highlights of the special & multifaceted India-Philippines relationship. President Mr. Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., of Philippines 🎥 Watch highlights of the special & multifaceted India-Philippines relatio ...Read More >
In return, India may reduce imports of Russian oil and open its market to non-genetically modified American corn and soymeal products. The U.S. and India are close to a possible trade deal that would reduce tariffs on Indian exports to about 15% to 16% from the current 50%, according to the Mint. In return, India may reduce imports of Russian oil and open its market to non-genetically modified American corn and soymeal products. The bilateral trade agreement could be announced when President Do ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said he had a productive meeting with Tzafrul Aziz, Malaysian Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, during which he discussed the ongoing review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA). "Looking forward to fast-tracking discussions with ASEAN member states to ensure fair trade and balanced growth," Piyush Goyal said in a post on X. "We also held discussions on the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) between both countries," the minister further stated. Malaysia is India's perman ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday announced the appointment of Jayant Khobragade of the Indian Foreign Service batch of 1995, as the next Ambassador of India to Spain. Khobragade is currently serving as the Ambassador of India to ASEAN, is expected to assume his new role in Spain shortly, according to an official statement from the MEA. 'Shri Jayant Khobragade (IFS: 1995), presently Ambassador of India to ASEAN, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Spain. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly,' the statemen ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi may meet US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur on October 26-27, if the American leader confirms his participation, according to reports. Modi is expected to travel to the Malaysian capital for the ASEAN-India Summit, which is held alongside the main ASEAN meet, and also attend the East Asia Summit where both India and the US are participants. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has already extended an invitation to President Trump. If the meeting takes place, it will be the first between the two leaders since ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to skip the upcoming ASEAN Summit in Malaysia, starting from Sunday due to scheduling issues, sources said, adding that External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will represent India at the summit. The ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) summit will be held in Kuala Lumpur from October 26 to 28. There is no official confirmation yet on India's level of participation at the deliberations related to the summit. Sources said that India is reported to have conveyed to Malaysia that EAM Jaishankar will represent India at ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Oct 23: The Congress party has alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision not to travel to Malaysia for the upcoming ASEAN summit is driven by a desire to avoid being cornered by US President Donald Trump, who is also expected to attend the summit. Instead, PM Modi will participate virtually from India, citing scheduling issues, according to sources familiar with the matter. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh, who oversees communications for the party, criticized Modi's absence and speculated on the real reason behind it. Ramesh suggested that while Modi often prais ...Read More >
Addressing a gathering of Indian diaspora earlier, he said his presence at the swearing-in ceremony underscored India's "steadfast support for the government and people of Seychelles". Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan attended the swearing-in ceremony of the President of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie, in Victoria, Seychelles on Sunday on behalf of India. In a post on X, the V-P's office said he had conveyed his greetings and best wishes to the new President on behalf of the government and peo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): Operation Sindoor, the Indian military strike carried out in May this year in response to the Pahlgam terror attack, was a "game changer" that sent a powerful message to Pakistan according to former Indian diplomat Yash Sinha. Speaking to ANI, Sinha said the operation "took the mickey out of them" by hitting Pakistan's key air bases and terror strongholds deep inside its territory. Also Read | Thailand-Cambodia Sign Peace Deal in Presence of Donald Trump and Anwar Ibrahim, Pledge Regional Stability. He said the attacks targeted major sites in Bahawalpur ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother of Thailand "I am deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother of Thailand. Her lifelong dedication to public service will continue to inspire generations. My heartfelt condolences to His Majesty The King, the members of the Royal Family and the people of Thailand in this hour of profound grief," PM Modi said in a post on social media platform X. In his virtual address to the 22nd ASEAN Summit 2025, ...Read More >
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hoped that the QUAD alliance will meet in the first quarter of next year, describing the four-nation bloc as an "important forum". India was set to host the leaders of Australia, the US and Japan for a summit this year, but that now appears unlikely amid political upheavals in Japan and some strain in India-US ties. Speaking during a press conference on Sunday on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit here, Albanese ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 23: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi not travelling to Malaysia for the ASEAN summit and set to participate virtually, the Congress on Thursday claimed that the reason for the PM not going there was that he doesn't want to be cornered by US President Donald Trump. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said posting messages in praise of President Trump on social media is one thing, but to be seen hobnobbing physically with the man who has claimed 53 times that he stopped Operation Sindoor and also claimed five times that India has promised to stop bu ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday told world leaders that India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) are strengthening ties across various sectors as well as people-to-people relations. He emphasized that New Delhi has always strongly supported the 11-member group's outlook on the Indo-Pacific. Modi said in his virtual opening address at the summit in Malaysia that its theme, 'inclusivity and sustainability', was clearly reflected in the joint efforts of nations, whether the digital inclusion, ensuring food security, or maintaining resilient supply chains ami ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted that the 21st century is the century of India and ASEAN nations, and reaffirmed that the Association of South East Asian Nations is a major pillar of India's Act East Policy. "The 21st century is our century, the century of India and ASEAN," PM Modi said in his virtual address to the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, stressing the deep-rooted historical, cultural, and civilizational bonds. He congratulated Malaysia and its Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for successfully hosting the 47th A ...Read More >
New Delhi: After India and Pakistan, now two more countries are facing war-like situation. Both the countries are deploying a large number of soldiers on the border. These two countries are Thailand and Cambodia. Thailand's Defense Minister said on Saturday, 07 June 2025 that Thailand has strengthened its military presence on the disputed border with Cambodia after the increase in the number of soldiers on the other side. This is being seen as a setback to peace efforts in East Asia. Both these countries have strong bilateral relations with China. The current chairman of the Southeast Asian AS ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday announced the appointment of Jayant Khobragade of the Indian Foreign Service batch of 1995, as the next Ambassador of India to Spain. Khobragade is currently serving as the Ambassador of India to ASEAN, is expected to assume his new role in Spain shortly, according to an official statement from the MEA. 'Shri Jayant Khobragade (IFS: 1995), presently Ambassador of India to ASEAN, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Spain. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly,' the statemen ...Read More >
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is scheduled to visit India from August 4-8, aiming to strengthen defence partnerships and trade relations, particularly following the Philippines' acquisition of BrahMos missiles. Defence cooperation, especially in the maritime domain, is a key focus, with potential agreements to be finalized. Philippines President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr is expected to visit India from August 4-8 to expand defence partnership and trade ties in the backdrop of acquisitio ...Read More >
President of the Philippines Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will arrive in New Delhi on Monday for a five-day State Visit to India. This will be his first visit to the country since assuming office. He will be accompanied by First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos and a high-level delegation comprising Cabinet Ministers, other dignitaries, senior officials, and business representatives. President Marcos is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday. Discussions are expected to focus on defence, ...Read More >
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will represent Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 20th East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 27, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday. Prime Minister Modi will virtually attend the 22nd Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)- India Summit October 26 at the invitation of Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ASEAN leaders will jointly review the progress in ASEAN-India relations and discuss initiatives for strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partner ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday delivered a powerful virtual address to the 47th ASEAN Summit 2025, emphasising that the 21st century is the 'Century of India and the ASEAN nations'. The PM emphasised India's vision for a shared, inclusive, and sustainable future in partnership with Southeast Asia, adding that the Association of South East Asian Nations is a major pillar of India's Act East Policy. Speaking at the Summit, Modi said, "The 21st century is our century. It is India and ASEAN's century. I am confident that the aim of 'ASEAN Community Vision 2045' and 'Viksit Bha ...Read More >
Mangaluru: The Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has expressed strong support for the introduction of the first-ever direct flight service between Mangaluru and Singapore, commencing on January 21, 2025. This new route marks a significant milestone as Singapore becomes the inaugural Southeast Asian international destination linked to Mangaluru International Airport, which has primarily facilitated connections to the Middle East and Saudi Arabia. The introduction of this direct flight is anticipated to enhance connectivity for residents of Coastal Karnataka, the Malnad region, ...Read More >
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"Encouraged to learn that Japanese universities are increasingly offering English-medium courses and that the education sector in Japan is opening up for greater global collaboration," Khandu said in a post on X. The chief minister also expressed happiness in reconnecting with Prof Sali Augustine SJ, who had previously worked in Arunachal Pradesh. "It was a pleasure meeting Prof Augustine, who once worked in Arunachal Pradesh and continues to make the state proud with his contribution to global ...Read More >
Chennai, Jun 30 (PTI) The country's policies and initiatives were aimed at making India one of the leading nations in the cruise tourism sector, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said, gave a lot of emphasis whether it was modernisation or port-led connectivity, coastal community development, inland waterways, coastal shipping, and in every other sector so that India became one of the leading maritime nations in the world. "Public-private partnership is also coming up... Our target is to create more employment opportunities for the people," th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita, during his recent Malaysia visit, emphasised the need for early completion of the review of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) and underlined development partnerships in digital, maritime, health and innovation, as per a statement from the MEA. Minister Pabitra Margherita led the delegation at the ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AIFMM), 15th East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers' Meeting (EAS FMM) and 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum on July 10-11, 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In his rema ...Read More >