NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is in Indonesia to attend the ASEAN-India Summit in Jakarta on Thursday said “history and geography unite Bharat and ASEAN”.
“Our history and geography unite India and ASEAN. Along with it, our shared values, regional integration, and our shared belief in peace, prosperity and a multipolar world also unite us,” he said.
He also termed the engagement with the ASEAN group as an important pillar of India’s ‘Act East Policy‘. “India supports ASEAN’s outlook on ASEAN-India centrality and Indo-pacific,” he said.
PM Modi said that despite uncertainty, India’s partnership with Indonesia has stood strong over the years. “Our partnership is entering the fourth decade. There has been a consistent progress in our mutual cooperation in spite of atmosphere of global uncertainty.” he said.
PM Modi also said that ASEAN is the epicentre of growth as it plays a crucial role in global development.
“ASEAN occupies prominent place in India’s Indo-Pacific initiative. It is the epicentre of growth as it plays a crucial role in global development,” he said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi who arrived in Indonesia early Thursday morning said that it is an “honour” for him to co-chair the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-India summit.
Earlier, on his arrival at the Jakarta Convention Centre in Indonesia, PM Modi was welcomed by Indonesian President Joko Widodo.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who landed in Jakarta on Thursday early morning, received a grand welcome from the Indian community.
Upon reaching, PM Modi greeted the members of the Indian diaspora who had gathered at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Jakarta to welcome him amid chants of ‘Vande Mataram’ and ‘Modi Modi’.
PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Jakarta International Airport. He was received by I. Gusti Ayu Bintang Darmawati, Minister for Women Empowerment and Child Protection.
The ASEAN-India Summit is the first summit since the elevation of the ties between India and the ASEAN bloc of countries to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2022.
PM Modi will return to India on Thursday evening ahead of the G20 Summit, which will be held on September 9 and 10.
(With inputs from agencies)
“Our history and geography unite India and ASEAN. Along with it, our shared values, regional integration, and our shared belief in peace, prosperity and a multipolar world also unite us,” he said.
He also termed the engagement with the ASEAN group as an important pillar of India’s ‘Act East Policy‘. “India supports ASEAN’s outlook on ASEAN-India centrality and Indo-pacific,” he said.
PM Modi said that despite uncertainty, India’s partnership with Indonesia has stood strong over the years. “Our partnership is entering the fourth decade. There has been a consistent progress in our mutual cooperation in spite of atmosphere of global uncertainty.” he said.
PM Modi also said that ASEAN is the epicentre of growth as it plays a crucial role in global development.
“ASEAN occupies prominent place in India’s Indo-Pacific initiative. It is the epicentre of growth as it plays a crucial role in global development,” he said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi who arrived in Indonesia early Thursday morning said that it is an “honour” for him to co-chair the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-India summit.
Earlier, on his arrival at the Jakarta Convention Centre in Indonesia, PM Modi was welcomed by Indonesian President Joko Widodo.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who landed in Jakarta on Thursday early morning, received a grand welcome from the Indian community.
Upon reaching, PM Modi greeted the members of the Indian diaspora who had gathered at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Jakarta to welcome him amid chants of ‘Vande Mataram’ and ‘Modi Modi’.
PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Jakarta International Airport. He was received by I. Gusti Ayu Bintang Darmawati, Minister for Women Empowerment and Child Protection.
The ASEAN-India Summit is the first summit since the elevation of the ties between India and the ASEAN bloc of countries to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2022.
PM Modi will return to India on Thursday evening ahead of the G20 Summit, which will be held on September 9 and 10.
(With inputs from agencies)