Modi to visit Philippines for ASEAN-India and East Asia Summits to strengthen Act East
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting the Philippines to attend the 23rd ASEAN-India Summit and the 21st East Asia Summit to bolster the Act East policy.
Background
The visit is scheduled from November 16 to 18 in Manila, Philippines. Trade between India and the ASEAN region is approximately 122 billion. The East Asia Summit is an ASEAN-led grouping of eight leaders.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyASEAN-India Summit: India maintains active bilateral relationships with all 11 ASEAN member states.
- PlacePhilippines: Host of the 21st East Asia Summit and the ASEAN Chair for the current year.
- FactTrade volume: India's trade with the ASEAN region is approximately 122 billion.
- PostRudrendra Tandon: Secretary (East) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
For Mains
Q. Examine how the ASEAN-India Summit serves as a strategic pillar for India's Act East policy in ensuring regional maritime security and economic integration.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic synergy: Leveraging ASEAN as a collective platform to navigate rapid geopolitical shifts in the Indo-Pacific.
- Economic integration: Scaling trade beyond 122 billion through enhanced maritime connectivity and regional trade agreements.
- Diplomatic leadership: Utilizing ASEAN-led collective diplomacy to address global security issues in informal settings.
Keywords: Act East Policy · ASEAN-India Summit · East Asia Summit · Maritime Security · Geopolitical Resilience · Collective Diplomacy
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