PM Modi says 21st Century belongs to India and ASEAN

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday emphasised that the 21st century belongs to India and the ASEAN nations.

- OUR CORRESPONDENT

Delivering a virtual address to the 47th ASEAN Summit 2025, the Prime Minister also highlighted India's vision for a shared, inclusive, and sustainable future in partnership with Southeast Asia, noting that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a major pillar of India's Act East Policy.

In his speech, he said, "The 21st century is our century. It is India and ASEAN's century. I am confident that the aims of 'ASEAN Community Vision 2045' and 'Viksit Bharat 2047' will create a bright future for all of humanity."

The address underlined India's growing strategic, economic, and cultural ties with the 10-nation bloc.

The Prime Minister outlined India's expanding cooperation with ASEAN in areas ranging from disaster response and maritime security to the blue economy.