Ahead of the G20 summit, Prime Minister Modi attended ASEAN in Indonesia. During his speech at the ASEAN summit, the Indian Prime Minister said “Our history and geography connect India and ASEAN.” Before we continue to speak, let us tell you that ASEAN is one of the most influential group meetings in the region, and India is among other countries, including China, the United States, Australia and Japan, who are its dialogue partners. The much-awaited G20 Summit this year will be held in Delhi on September 9 and 10, for which preparations are currently in full swing in the capital. Reportedly, PM Modi will immediately return to Delhi from Jakarta to attend the G20 summit. Let’s dive deep into the details and read what the Indian Prime Minister said at ASEAN.
The Prime Minister of India was in Jakarta on Thursday where he said that ASEAN is the central pillar of the country’s ACT East policy. He further added that ‘Bharat’ supports the group’s centrality and Indo-Pacific outlook. Prime Minister Modi also called the 21st century the century of Asian countries. Moreover, the Prime Minister also asserted that it is imperative to make a world order based on rules and efforts for the welfare of all people, after Covid-19. Prime Minister Modi attended the ASEAN-India Summit in Jakarta where he said, “Progressing a free and open Indo-Pacific and raising the Voice of the Global South is in the common interest of all,”
During his speech at the ASEAN-India summit, Modi said, “Our partnership is entering its fourth decade. Our history and geography connect India and ASEAN. In addition to common values, we are also connected by regional unity, peace, prosperity and a shared belief in a multipolar world.” As mentioned, Modi termed ASEAN as the central pillar of countries’ eastward action policy, said India fully supports ASEAN’s central role and Indo-Pacific outlook.
The Prime Minister further said that in India’s Indo-Pacific initiative, ASEAN has an important position and last year India also celebrated ASEAN-India Friendship Year to promote our relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership. He also said that India’s history and geography also connect ASEAN and India. In an environment of global uncertainties, constant progress in every field is mutual cooperation. This year’s theme for the ASEAN Summit was “ASEAN Matters: The Epicenter of Growth” because everyone’s voice is heard here, and ASEAN is the epicenter of growth. Stay tuned to this website for more details and further updates.
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Source: HIS Education