ASEAN-India

April 1, 2025 4:23 PM

India-Thailand bilateral trade ties set to strengthen during PM Modi’s visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Thailand from April 3-4 to participate in the 6th Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit. As part of his visit, PM Modi will hold a bilateral meeting with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on April 3. The two leaders are expected to review bilateral cooperation and outline future partnerships between India and Thailand. “India and Thailand are maritime neighbours with shared civilization...

March 13, 2025 10:57 AM

27th ASEAN-India Senior Officials’ meeting in Manila strengthens strategic ties

The 27th ASEAN-India Senior Officials’ Meeting (AISOM) took place in Manila on Wednesday, co-chaired by Jaideep Mazumdar, Secretary (East), Government of India, and H.E. MA. Theresa P. Lazaro, Philippine SOM Leader from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Philippines currently serves as the Country Coordinator for ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations. Senior officials from all ASEAN Member States, Timor Leste as an Observer, and the Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN were in attendance. The meeting...

October 11, 2024 7:56 PM

PM Modi arrives in Delhi after two-day visit to Laos

Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to Delhi after a two-day visit to Laos during which he participated in the 21st ASEAN-India and the 19th East Asia Summit. The Prime Minister described his visit "productive" and said it is in line with India's commitment to keep strengthening the relations with ASEAN. "Thank you Lao PDR! It's been a productive visit, in line with India's commitment to keep strengthening the relations with ASEAN. Together, we will continue to work towards peace...

October 11, 2024 2:42 PM

Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience: PM Modi unveils 10-point plan to boost ASEAN-India ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced a comprehensive 10-point plan aimed at enhancing the ASEAN-India Comprehensive Partnership during the 21st ASEAN-India Summit. The plan is focused on improving connectivity and resilience, marking a key milestone in India's Act East Policy. To celebrate a decade of the Act East Policy, PM Modi outlined several initiatives centered on people-to-people engagement, including a Youth Summit and a Start-up Festival. "The India-ASEAN Summit was a productive on...

October 10, 2024 2:39 PM

PM Modi interacts with Indian diaspora from Laos, receives blessings by Buddhist monks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Indian diaspora in Vientiane upon his arrival in Laos, where he was warmly welcomed by excited community members outside his hotel. Among those present to greet the Prime Minister were several dignitaries, including the Minister of Home Affairs, the Minister of Education and Sports, the Governor of the Bank of Laos, and the Mayor of Vientiane. PM Modi is in Laos for a two-day visit, during which he will attend the 21st ASEAN-India and 19th East Asia Sum...

October 10, 2024 9:01 AM

Prime Minister Modi departs for Laos to attend ASEAN-India, East Asia Summits

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday morning has departed for a two-day visit to Laos to attend the 21st ASEAN-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit. PM Modi's visit to Vientiane for a two-day visit comes at the invitation of his Laos counterpart Sonexay Siphandone. Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (East), Jaideep Mazumdar, emphasised that India places immense value on all ASEAN-related mechanisms and asserted that the meeting will chart the future course of the India-ASEAN relat...