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ASEAN A Cornerstone Of India's Act East Policy: PM Modi In Indonesia

PM Modi In Indonesia: PM Modi has underscored that ASEAN is the cornerstone of India's Act East Policy, endorsing ASEAN's vision of ASEAN-India centrality and Indo-Pacific cooperation.

Sep 07, 2023, 08:42 AM IST

Prime Minister of India written in ASEAN after President of India in G20 invitation card

ASEAN PM of Bharat News: On Tuesday i.e. September 5, 2023, the President of India was written instead of the President of India in the invitation card of the G20. At the same time, the Prime Minister of India has also been mentioned in ASEAN.

Sep 06, 2023, 07:06 AM IST

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrives in Myanmar for talks with Junta

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's visit comes ahead of his attendance at a meeting of foreign ministers of ASEAN, hosted by Cambodia this week.

Aug 03, 2022, 12:09 PM IST

India-ASEAN ties must respond to the world we confront: Jaishankar

In his opening address at the two-day conclave of foreign ministers of the 10-nation influential grouping, Jaishankar said a better connected India and ASEAN would be well-positioned to promote decentralised globalisation and resilient and reliable supply chains

Jun 16, 2022, 11:33 AM IST

US President Joe Biden to host special ASEAN summit, Indo-Pacific strategy on agenda

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, established in 1967, is a political and economic union of 10 member states in Southeast Asia.

Mar 30, 2022, 16:49 PM IST

BrahMos deal: EAM S Jaishankar to visit Philippines from Feb 13-15

The visit comes in the backdrop of India and the Philippines last month signing the USD 374.96 million deal under which New Delhi will export the supersonic BrahMos missiles to the ASEAN country.

Feb 07, 2022, 12:25 PM IST

UK invites ASEAN to G-7 Summit, signifies 'growing Indo-Pacific tilt'

Britain will be hosting this year`s G-7 meet and has for the first time invited the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), signifying a "growing Indo-Pacific tilt."

Nov 22, 2021, 19:14 PM IST

Sri Lanka calls for in-person BIMSTEC summit, postpones December meet

Sri Lanka is the chair of the grouping and had earlier proposed holding a virtual summit on 9th December which has now been postponed. 

Nov 14, 2021, 19:08 PM IST

ASEAN gain ground to devise 'code of conduct' on South China Sea

Erywan Yusof, the second foreign minister of Brunei which currently holds the rotating ASEAN chair, told reporters that the meeting between ASEAN and its dialogue partners were "productive."

Aug 08, 2021, 16:35 PM IST

US Secretary Antony Blinken to participate in 5 ASEAN ministerial meetings

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will take part in five online ministerial meetings within the framework of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to discuss regional and international issues.

Aug 01, 2021, 09:15 AM IST

US rejects China maritime claims in South China Sea, calls for ASEAN action on Myanmar

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States had "deep concerns" about the situation in Myanmar and urged the group to take action to end violence and restore democracy there.

Jul 15, 2021, 08:08 AM IST

India calls UN arms ban resolution on Myanmar as 'haste course of action'

India on Friday (June 18, 2021) abstained from a United Nations General Assembly resolution on Arms Embargo on Myanmar, calling the resolution a "haste course of action". India was among the 36 countries, including Russia and China who abstained. In South Asia--Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Pakistan abstained.

Jun 19, 2021, 14:53 PM IST

‘Views not reflected’: India abstains on UNGA resolution on Myanmar, supports ASEAN initiative

The fact that there is lack of support from all neighbouring countries, as well as several countries in the region itself, should, hopefully, serve as an eye-opener to those who choose to pursue a hasty course of action, said India.

Jun 19, 2021, 11:06 AM IST

India calls for free, open and inclusive order in Indo-Pacific: Rajnath Singh at ASEAN Defence Ministers' meet

Rajnath Singh said that India has strengthened its cooperative engagements in the Indo-Pacific based on converging visions and values for promotion of peace, stability, and prosperity in the region. 

Jun 16, 2021, 08:04 AM IST

Rajnath Singh to address ASEAN defence ministers meeting on Wednesday

The meeting is being hosted by the Brunei Ministry of Defence. 

Jun 15, 2021, 22:21 PM IST

ASEAN urges Myanmar's military chief to cease violence

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations reached a consensus on five points to handle Myanmar's situation. The ASEAN countries are urging Myanmar's military chief to put an end to the violence.

Apr 26, 2021, 18:10 PM IST

Myanmar coup: Activists slam ASEAN-junta consensus, will continue protests

Myanmar`s pro-democracy activists heavily criticized the agreement between the junta chief and  Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and said they will continue to protest.
 

Apr 25, 2021, 16:56 PM IST

Myanmar Coup: International pressure on Junta to halt bloodshed as protesters continue to march

Calls for dialogue to put an end to the bloodshed came from several of Myanmar’s Southeast Asian neighbours led by Indonesia an unusual stance in regional diplomacy.

Mar 20, 2021, 09:27 AM IST

United Nations calls for reversal of Myanmar coup and condemns violence

The coup reversed years of slow progress toward democracy in Myanmar, which for five decades had languished under strict military rule that led to international isolation and sanctions. 

Mar 11, 2021, 13:00 PM IST

India, ASEAN increase people to people engagement with first ever hackathon

The first-ever India-Asean hackathon was held from 1st to 4th February and saw the participation of 330 students and 110 mentors from 10 ASEAN countries and India. Coming together online as 55 teams, they came up with innovative solutions to 11 problems as part of the hackathon which was announced by PM Modi at the 16th ASEAN India summit in Bangkok in November of 2019.

Feb 11, 2021, 22:16 PM IST