Image
Enhancing connectivity central to Indias partnership with ASEAN: PM Modi
Vientiane, Laos, Sept 8 (IBNS): Attending his third India-ASEAN summit on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that enhancement of connectivity is central policy to India's partnership with the ASEAN.
"Enhancing connectivity central to India’s partnership with ASEAN. Engagement driven by linking our economic success & development experiences," he said.
"ASEAN is central to India's 'Act East' Policy," the PM added.
Speaking on the common goals, Prime Minister Modi said, "Our engagement is driven by common priorities, bringing peace, stability and prosperity to region."
"Strategic partnership covers security, economic and socio-cultural spheres. ASEAN India PoA (2016-20) serving well - 54 activities implemented," he said.
Highlighting the common security threats, PM Modi said, "Export of terror, growing radicalization and spread of extreme violence are common security threats to our societies."
Prime Minister Modi also announced that India will be hosting Commemorative Summit on “Shared Values, Common Destiny” in 2017.
In his speech, PM Modi said that India supports the freedom of navigation, provided they are based on UNCLOS (The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea).
"Sea lanes are life lines of global trade. India supports freedom of navigation based on ÚNCLOS," he said.
His speech also underscored the importance of countering cyber terrorism as he said that India is willing to take concrete steps to tackle such happenings.
"We are willing to take concrete steps to enhance coop in cyber security, de-radicalization and Counter Terrorism."
The Prime Minister addressed natural disasters as 'common challenge' and 'joint priority' and announced a conference in India in November, later this year.
"Natural Disasters a common challenge & joint priority. India will host Asian Ministerial Conf on Disaster Risk Reduction in November."
Top Headlines
-
News
India refuses to sign SCO joint statement lacking Pahalgam attack but featuring Balochistan unrest
June 26, 2025
-
News
Iran confirms nuclear facilities were 'badly damaged' by US strikes
June 25, 2025
-
News
'Israel violated ceasefire too, I'm not happy with them': Donald Trump dials Benjamin Netanyahu
June 24, 2025
-
News
Modi meets members of Operation Sindoor outreach delegations, lauds them for voicing India's stand
June 10, 2025
-
News
Welcomed Belgiums support and solidarity in combatting terrorism: S Jaishankar after meeting Maxime Prevot
June 10, 2025
-
News
US Congressman Sherman urges Pakistani delegation to ensure doctor's release who helped track down Laden
June 09, 2025
-
News
Protests escalate in Los Angeles hours after Trump deploys National Guard troops
June 09, 2025
-
News
Immigration Protests: National Guard troops arrive in LA following Trump's order
June 08, 2025
-
News
Russia hits Kyiv with drones, missiles, four dead
June 06, 2025
-
News
IPL title victory stampede: RCB marketing chief Nikhil Sosale arrested
June 05, 2025