India and ASEAN emphasize mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity amid maritime disputes, with PM Modi proposing initiatives for enha

In the first joint statement, the leaders reaffirmed the importance of maintaining and promoting peace, stability, maritime safety and security

Addressing the 21st India-ASEAN Summit in Laos, PM Modi noted that India-ASEAN trade had doubled to over $130 billion in the past decade and announced a review of the trade in goods agreement to harness the greater economic potential of the partnership.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of India-ASEAN friendship amid global conflicts. He noted the success of the Act East Policy, which boosted trade to over USD 130 billion. Modi believes the 21st century is the era of India and ASEAN.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the 21st century as the era of India and ASEAN, highlighting the significant growth in trade exceeding $130 billion. He emphasized the importance of regional cooperation and connectivity initiatives including fintech connectivity modeled after Singapore and increased direct flight connections.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared the 21st century as the "Asian century" of India and ASEAN countries at the India-ASEAN Summit in Vientiane, Laos.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends India-ASEAN and East Asia summits in Laos, strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation.