PM Modi declares 2026 as ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation

October 27, 2025 9:29 AM

PM Modi declares 2026 as ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday noted that the cooperation between India and ASEAN is growing rapidly in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), maritime security and blue economy and declared 2026 as 'ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation.' While delivering opening remarks during the ASEAN-India Summit virtually, PM Modi said, "India has stood firmly with its ASEAN friends in every crisis. Our cooperation in HADR, maritime security, and the blue economy is growing rapidly...

PM Modi and New Zealand PM Luxon discuss bilateral cooperation at ASEAN-India Summit

October 10, 2024 11:51 PM

PM Modi and New Zealand PM Luxon discuss bilateral cooperation at ASEAN-India Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon today on the sidelines of the ASEAN-India Summit, marking their first official engagement. During their discussions, the leaders explored avenues to enhance bilateral cooperation in various sectors, including trade, investment, defense, renewable energy, education, dairy, agri-tech, sports, tourism, space, and cultural exchanges. Both Prime Ministers acknowledged that regular high-level interactions have signific...

ASEAN-India Summit: PM Modi meets Japanese counterpart Ishiba, leaders reaffirm commitment to peaceful Indo-Pacific

October 10, 2024 9:48 PM

ASEAN-India Summit: PM Modi meets Japanese counterpart Ishiba, leaders reaffirm commitment to peaceful Indo-Pacific

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Japan's newly appointed Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, on the sidelines of the 21st ASEAN-India Summit. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a peaceful, safe, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, recognising India and Japan as indispensable partners. Notably, Prime Minister Modi is visiting Laos at the invitation of Laos's Prime Minister, Sonexay Siphandone. He will also be participating at the 19th East Asia Summit there. His visit is significant as...