🇮🇳 Narendra Modi · 2 sources
Modi to visit Manila for ASEAN Summit; maritime security, trade on agenda
What happened
Modi will travel to Manila on November 16 to attend the ASEAN-India and East Asia summits. The summits will focus on maritime security cooperation and enhancing trade and investment ties between India and ASEAN nations. Modi's programme in Manila will include attending a dinner hosted by the Philippines President and bilateral meetings. He will also attend the Quad summit with other leaders.
Why it matters
The summits are significant as they aim to deepen maritime security and trade cooperation between India and ASEAN nations in the Indo-Pacific region. The summits will also provide a platform for Modi to share India's expertise in counter-terrorism with ASEAN partners. The meetings are part of India's engagement with ASEAN, which has been on the rise in recent years.
Key facts
- Modi is set to visit Manila from November 16 to 18.
- The ASEAN-India summit and East Asia Summit will focus on maritime security and trade ties.
- Modi will attend the Quad summit with other leaders in Manila.
- The East Asia Summit includes India, China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, New Zealand, the U.S., and Russia.
- The theme of this year's ASEAN Summit is "Navigating the Future".
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