On 26 OCT 2025 at 4:39 PM, PIB Delhi posted the English Translation of Prime Minister's opening remarks during the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit. The Prime Minister congratulated Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for the successful chairmanship of ASEAN, thanked President Marcos of the Philippines for efficiently fulfilling the role of India's country coordinator, and welcomed Timor-Leste as the newest member of ASEAN. He conveyed condolences to the Royal Family and the people of Thailand on the passing of the Queen Mother.
India and ASEAN together represent nearly one-fourth of the world's population, and they share geography, historical ties, and values. India has always fully supported ASEAN centrality and ASEAN's outlook in the Indo-Pacific. The India-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has continued to make steady progress, and the theme of this year's ASEAN Summit is "Inclusivity and Sustainability.” India fully supports these priorities and is committed to advancing them together.
India has stood firmly with its ASEAN friends in every disaster, and cooperation in HADR, maritime security, and the blue economy is growing rapidly. 2026 is declared as "ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation.”
The Prime Minister stated that India is steadily advancing cooperation in education, tourism, science and technology, health, green energy, and cyber security and that the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 and the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047 will build a bright future for all of humanity.
The original statement was delivered in Hindi. Visitor Counter: 559. Release ID: 2182637.
Key Entities Referenced
ASEAN: Association of Southeast Asian Nations, a key geopolitical and economic organization for India.
Act East Policy: India's foreign policy initiative focused on strengthening relationships with Southeast Asian countries.
India-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: A strategic partnership that aims to strengthen economic and political ties between India and ASEAN.
ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation: Declared for 2026, focusing on cooperation in HADR, maritime security, and the blue economy.
Prime Minister's Office
English Translation of Prime Minister's opening
remarks during the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit
Posted On: 26 OCT 2025 4:39PM by PIB Delhi
Your Excellency, Prime Minister and my friend Anwar Ibrahim,
Your Majesty,
Excellencies,
Namaskar.
I am delighted to have had the opportunity once again to join my ASEAN family.
I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for the successful
chairmanship of ASEAN. I thank President Marcos of the Philippines for efficiently fulfilling the role
of India’s country coordinator. And I warmly welcome Timor-Leste as the newest member of
ASEAN.
On behalf of the people of India, I convey my deepest condolences to the Royal Family and the
people of Thailand on the passing of the Queen Mother.
Friends,
India and ASEAN together represent nearly one-fourth of world’s population. We not only share
geography; we are also bound by deep historical ties and shared values.
We are companions in the Global South. We are not only commercial partners but also cultural
partners. ASEAN is a cornerstone of India’s Act East Policy. India has always fully supported
ASEAN centrality and ASEAN’s outlook in the Indo-Pacific.
Even in this era of uncertainties, India-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has continued to
make steady progress. And this strong partnership of ours is emerging as a robust foundation for
global stability and development.
Friends,
The theme of this year’s ASEAN Summit is "Inclusivity and Sustainability.” This theme is clearly
reflected in our joint efforts, whether it is digital inclusion or ensuring food security and resilientsupply chains amid current global challenges. India fully supports these priorities and is committed to
advancing them together.
Friends,
India has stood firmly with its ASEAN friends in every disaster. Our cooperation in HADR, maritime
security, and the blue economy is growing rapidly. In view of this, we are declaring 2026 as
"ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation.”
At the same time, we are steadily advancing our cooperation in education, tourism, science and
technology, health, green energy, and cyber security. We will continue to work together to preserve
our shared cultural heritage and strengthen people-to-people ties.
Friends,
The 21st century is our century, the century of India and ASEAN. I am confident that the ASEAN
Community Vision 2045 and the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047 will build a bright future for all of
humanity. Alongside all of you, India is committed to working shoulder to shoulder in this direction.
Thank you very much.
DISCLAIMER: This is the approximate translation of Prime Minister's statement. Original
statement was delivered in Hindi.
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