New Delhi: Ahead of his departure to Indonesian capital Jakarta, which will host the 20th ASEAN-India Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the discussions among the member countries would focus on shaping the “future contours” of the partnership. PM Modi emplaned for Jakarta on Wednesday evening.
PHOTO | PM Modi departs for #Indonesia to attend the ASEAN, East Asia Summit. pic.twitter.com/GrFn2ePd4d
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 6, 2023
“I am travelling to Jakarta on the invitation of President Joko Widodo to participate in the ASEAN related meetings. My first engagement will be the 20th ASEAN-India Summit. I look forward to discussing with ASEAN leaders the future contours of our partnership, which has now entered its fourth decade. Engagement with ASEAN is an important pillar of India’s ‘Act East’ policy. Thereafter, I will be attending the 18th East Asia Summit,” a statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) read.
Leaving for Jakarta to take part in ASEAN related meetings. This includes the 20th ASEAN-India Summit, which focuses on a partnership we greatly cherish. I will also take part in the 18th East Asia Summit, which focuses on important developmental sectors like healthcare,…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 6, 2023
“This forum provides a useful opportunity to deliberate on issues of importance to the region including food and energy security, environment, health, and digital transformation. I look forward to exchanging views with other EAS Leaders on practical cooperation measures to collectively address these global challenges,” the PMO statement added.
PM Modi’s itinerary:
06 September 2023
2000 hrs – Departure for Jakarta
07 September 2023
(All timings – Indonesian Local Time)
0435 Hrs – Arrival at Jakarta
0900 Hrs – ASEAN- India Summit
1015 Hrs – East Asia Summit
1300 Hrs – Departure from Jakarta
07 September 2023
1825 Hrs IST – Arrival at New Delhi
ASEAN comprises 10 member states – Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia.
It is to be noted that over the last few years, India’s relations with ASEAN have witnessed substantial growth, especially in areas such as trade, investment, security, and defence.