PM Modi To Visit Philippines From November 16-18 For ASEAN-India And East Asia Summits

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to the Philippines from November 16 to 18 to participate in the 23rd ASEAN-India Summit and the 21st East Asia Summit, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday.

MEA Secretary (East) Rudrendra Tandon confirmed the schedule during a media briefing in New Delhi and highlighted ASEAN’s importance in advancing India’s Act East policy.

Tandon described ASEAN as an important regional partner and highlighted its growing economic relationship with India.

Bilateral trade between India and the 11-member grouping stands at approximately $122 billion.

Rudrendra Tandon said stronger engagement with Southeast Asian nations would help both sides manage geopolitical uncertainties while supporting regional peace, stability and economic resilience.

During his stay, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr will host a dinner for visiting leaders.

PM Modi will subsequently participate in the ASEAN-India Summit and the East Asia Summit.

The Prime Minister is expected to hold bilateral discussions with participating leaders.

The MEA indicated that officials were attempting to accommodate a meeting with members of the Indian community in the Philippines.

The East Asia Summit provides a platform for ASEAN leaders and eight partner countries to discuss international security and shared regional concerns. This year’s meetings will take place under the Philippines’ ASEAN chairmanship in Manila.

The overarching theme, ‘Navigating the Future’, will guide discussions on strengthening cooperation and improving regional resilience amid changing global circumstances.

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