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21st century belongs to India and ASEAN: PM
The New Indian Express Bengaluru
|October 27, 2025
Reaffirms the bloc as a key pillar of India's Act East Policy; 2026 declared ASEAN-India year of maritime security
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the 21st century "belongs to India and ASEAN", asserting that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations remains a central pillar of India's Act East Policy and a vital partner in shaping an inclusive and sustainable Indo-Pacific.
Delivering his opening remarks at the India-ASEAN summit in Malaysia virtually, Modi said India and ASEAN together represent nearly one-fourth of the world's population, bound not just by geography but also by "deep historical ties, shared values, and a common vision for the Global South".
This story is from the October 27, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Bengaluru.
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