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PM Modi refers to ASEAN as the Keystone of India’s Act East Policy

On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to ASEAN as the keystone of India’s Act East Policy and said the area would be crucial to India’s Indo-Pacific strategy. “Our history and geography unite India and ASEAN. Along with it, our shared values, regional integration, and our shared belief in peace, prosperity and multipolar world also unites us”, the Prime Minister said at the 20th ASEAN Summit in Jakarta.

Theme for ASEAN this year which is keystone of India’s Act East Policy

“This year’s theme is ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth. ASEAN matters because here everyone’s voice is heard & ASEAN is epicentrum of growth because ASEAN plays an important role in global growth”, Modi said.

The Prime Minister added,”Last year we celebrated the India-ASEAN friendship day & gave it a form of comprehensive strategic partnership. Our partnership has reached the fourth decade. It is an honor for me to co-chair this Summit. I want to congratulate Indonesian President Joko Widodo for organising this Summit.”

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PM Modi’s grand welcome

Earlier, PM Modi arrived in Jakarta to a rousing reception. He was welcomed by members of the Indian diaspora as he arrived in the Indonesian capital.

After the ASEAN summit, the prime minister will attend the East Asia Summit. “After that, I will be attending the 18th East Asia Summit. This forum provides a useful opportunity to deliberate on issues of importance to the region including food and energy security, environment, health, and digital transformation. I look forward to exchanging views with other EAS Leaders on practical cooperation measures to collectively address these global challenges”, Modi had posted on social media platform X before leaving for Jakarta. Before the G20 Summit, which will be held in the national capital on September 9 and 10, he will return to Delhi this evening.

Srishti Verma

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