’21st century belongs to India and ASEAN’: PM Modi declares 2026 as year of maritime cooperation

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit, highlighting the deepening strategic, cultural, and economic partnership between India and the ASEAN region. Emphasising shared history, values, and trade ties, Modi described ASEAN as a crucial pillar of India’s Act East Policy and reaffirmed India’s support for ASEAN centrality and its outlook on the Indo-Pacific.