PM Narendra Modi stresses on ASEAN's central role in Indo-Pacific regional architecture
Oct 11, 2024, at 07:10 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday attended the 19th East Asia Summit (EAS) when he stressed ASEAN's central role in the Indo-Pacific regional architecture, in India’s Indo-Pacific Vision and in Quad cooperation.
Maitree: Indian Army contingent departs for 13th edition of India-Thailand joint military exercise
Jul 03, 2024, at 03:40 pm
The Indian Army contingent departed recently for the 13th edition of India- Thailand joint military Exercise MAITREE.
Building Maritime Cooperation: Milan 2024 amidst escalating tension with China
Feb 17, 2024, at 03:26 pm
The 12th edition of the Multilateral Naval Exercise - 2024 (MILAN) is to be held at Visakhapatnam from February 19 to 27, and likely witness the largest-ever participation by over 50 countries and nearly 20 ships from friendly nations as compared to last year where only 39 countries participated.
PM Modi to visit Indonesia for 20th ASEAN-India Summit
Sep 06, 2023, at 01:10 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to Indonesia from Wednesday to attend the 20th ASEAN-India Summit and 18th East Asia Summit.
India’s Act East Policy Continues to Blossom
Aug 17, 2023, at 04:39 pm
At the opening session of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Post Ministerial Conference in Jakarta on July 13, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasised how ASEAN’s importance remains undeniable in New Delhi’s Act East policy and its strategic outlook for the Indo-Pacific.
Indian Naval Ships visits Sihanoukville
May 12, 2023, at 10:56 pm
As part of Indian Navy’s deployment to ASEAN countries, Indian Naval ships Delhi and Satpura, under the command of Rear Admiral Gurcharan Singh, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF), are making a port call at Sihanoukville, Cambodia from 11 - 14 May 23.
India's presence in ASEAN is getting stronger: Survey
Apr 03, 2023, at 03:21 am
Beijing: A recent survey has shown India is showing a stronger presence in ASEAN nations than even China.
100 youth delegates from ASEAN nations to attend 4th Asean-India Youth Summit
Feb 13, 2023, at 05:12 am
New Delhi: Hundred youth delegates from the 10 ASEAN nations are attending the 4th ASEAN-India Youth Summit being held in Hyderabad in celebration of 30 years of ASEAN-India relations, a statement said on Sunday.
As China-Taiwan tensions grow, India favours ASEAN centrality in Indo-Pacific
Aug 06, 2022, at 02:11 am
New Delhi/UNI: Against the backdrop of China-Taiwan tensions, India pushed for the centrality of ASEAN in a free, open, inclusive and rules-based Indo-Pacific.
EAM pushes for greater connectivity between India, Asean nations
Jun 16, 2022, at 05:55 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The ties between India and the Asean have withstood the test of time and grown stronger with each passing decade, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said Thursday as he pushed for greater connectivity between India and the 10 Asean nations in order to "promote decentralised globalisation and reliable supply chains".
India a rock-solid friend, China is development partner: Bangladesh FM
May 29, 2022, at 01:52 am
Guwahati: Bangladesh has a "historical rock-solid" relationship with India while China is its "development partner", said its Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on Saturday. Momen said Bangladesh wants to extend its strong ties with India to all its states.
Quad reflects globalisation, says Jaishankar, dismisses comparisons with NATO
Sep 12, 2021, at 02:25 am
New Delhi/UNI: Dismissing comparisons of the Quad alliance with the NATO, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Saturday that while the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is a “Cold War term”, the Quad is working on issues like vaccines, supply chains, education and connectivity, which the NATO is not involved in.
On the fifth anniversary of PCA Ruling, South China Sea remains a dangerous flashpoint
Jul 10, 2021, at 05:34 am
July 2021 coincidentally happens to be landmark developments in relation to Communist China under the leadership of Xi Jinping, who has moulded himself in the frame of past Chinese Emperors by declaring himself President of the country for life and seeking regional, if not global, domination.
India abstains from voting on UN resolution on Myanmar; stands with ASEAN initiative
Jun 19, 2021, at 05:55 pm
New York/IBNS:India on Friday abstained from voting on the United Nations General Assembly's (UNGA's) resolution for an arms embargo against Myanmar, saying it did not correspond to its views.
Vietnam successfully navigates the East Asia Summit 2020
Nov 26, 2020, at 08:52 pm
The just concluded 15th anniversary of the East Asia Summit (EAS), a premier forum in the Asia-Pacific region dealing with issues relating to security and defence and shaping a significant role in the strategic, geopolitical and economic evolution of East Asia, was held in the backdrop of geo-political turmoil caused by China’s extraordinary assertiveness on territorial claims, and a deadly virus wreaking havoc all over the region.
Rajnath Singh urges international community to eliminate scourge of terrorism
Nov 18, 2019, at 05:47 pm
Bangkok/New Delhi/IBNS: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday called upon the international community to eliminate terrorist safe havens, disrupt their networks & financing and thwart their cross-border movement to ensure sustainable regional security.
India will not join RCEP, Modi invokes Gandhiji's words to say it will not benefit the poorest
Nov 04, 2019, at 07:58 pm
Bangkok/UNI/IBNS: While the Opposition was gearing up to take on the NDA government, India on Monday conveyed to the 15 other participating countries of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) that it will not join the grouping in 'national interest'.
Amid concerns, India will not join RCEP, Modi says his conscience won't allow
Nov 04, 2019, at 06:58 pm
New Delhi/Bangkok/IBNS: Amid concerns voiced by opposition parties, India is not going to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership or RCEP with media quoting Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that his "conscience won't allow it". The PM declined to sign RCEP saying he was guided by the impact it would have on all Indians. In view of current global situation, fairness of the agreement and India's core interest which remained unresolved India decided not to join it, according to a briefing by India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
PM in Bangkok: Narendra Modi meets Australian PM Scott Morrison
Nov 04, 2019, at 06:10 pm
Bangkok/IBNS/UNI: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday met Australian PM Scott Morrison at the sidelines of the India-ASEAN and East Asia Summit 2019 at Bangkok.
PM visits Thailand: Narendra Modi meets Indonesian President Joko Widodo
Nov 03, 2019, at 04:55 pm
Bangkok/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the Indonesian President Joko Widodo in Bangkok on Sunday on the sidelines of ASEAN/EAS related meetings.
Indian PM Modi and Thai PM welcome growing air connectivity between Bangkok & Guwahati
Nov 03, 2019, at 04:33 pm
Bangkok, Nov 3 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Thailand counterpart Gen Prayut Chan-o-Cha on Sunday welcomed the growing air connectivity between the two countries and start of a direct flight between Bangkok and Guwahati.
Narendra Modi to address 'Sawasdee PM Modi’ event in Bangkok today
Nov 02, 2019, at 05:06 pm
New Delhi/Bangkok/IBNS: Indian PM Narendra Modi will address ‘Sawasdee PM Modi’ community programme in Bangkok at 6 PM on Saturday.
Oct 19, 2019, at 06:50 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: President of India Ram Nath Kovind, addressed the India-Philippines Business Conclave and the 4th ASEAN-India Business Summit in Manila, Philippines on Saturday.
Mike Pompeo meets Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad
Aug 03, 2018, at 03:11 pm
Kuala Lumpur, Aug 3 (IBNS): Visiting Malaysia, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has met Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad before departing for Singapore to attend the summit of foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Republic Day showcases India-ASEAN bond in New Delhi
Jan 26, 2018, at 05:58 pm
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS): On the occasion of 69th Republic Day, the bonding between India and ten ASEAN nations was displayed in the national capital on Friday.
After Davos, PM Modi to hold bilateral talks with ASEAN leaders in New Delhi
Jan 24, 2018, at 03:58 pm
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IBNS): After addressing the plenary of the World Economic Forum on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is flying back to the country to hold bilateral meetings with ASEAN leaders on the sidelines of the Indian-ASEAN Commemorative Summit, beginning on Wednesday, media reports said.
Sonowal addresses Pravasi Bharatiya Divas and kickstarts roadshow at Singapore
Jan 08, 2018, at 02:41 am
Guwahati, Jan 7 (IBNS) : Reiterating State Government’s resolve in playing a proactive role towards the success of Act East Policy, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that his government is hell bound in stepping up its efforts in increasing interactions with ASEAN countries including enhancing people to people contact and trade and other relations.
Minister Sushma Swaraj to visit Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore in early January
Jan 02, 2018, at 09:52 pm
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IBNS): India's External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj, is scheduled to visit Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore between Jan 4 and 8, according to a release by the ministry on Tuesday.
Our efforts are aimed at transforming India: Modi
Nov 13, 2017, at 10:38 pm
Manila, Nov 13 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed community programme in Manila and said his government is aiming to transform India and make everything in the nation to match global standards.
Modi has become friend of ours: Donald Trump on the sidelines of ASEAN
Nov 13, 2017, at 09:59 pm
Manila, Nov 13 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held meeting with US President Donald Trump discussing various issues on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in the Philippines.