Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the ASEAN-India Summit in Kuala Lumpur on 19 Nov 2023. He said the India-ASEAN partnership is crucial for global stability and development. Modi proposed several initiatives to boost cooperation, including a second defence ministers meeting, maritime exercise, and training 400 professionals for the ASEAN Power Grid. He also announced plans to set up a Southeast Asian studies centre at Nalanda University. Modi emphasized increased collaboration in infrastructure, semiconductors, and emerging technologies. The two sides will observe 2026 as the 'ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation'. (Updated 27 Oct 2025, 17:51 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the ASEAN-India Summit in Kuala Lumpur on 19 Nov 2023.
- Modi proposed several initiatives to boost cooperation, including a second defence ministers meeting, maritime exercise, and training 400 professionals for the ASEAN Power Grid.
- The two sides will observe 2026 as the 'ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation'.
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