India's Jaishankar urges ASEAN for deeper cooperation at Manila Quad meeting
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Why in news
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar urged deeper India-ASEAN cooperation during the Quad meeting and ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference in Manila to navigate global turbulence.
Background
The meeting took place on July 22, 2026, in Manila. The discussions centered on the theme 'Navigating Our Future Together,' focusing on maritime law, trade, technology, and sustainability.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyASEAN: Association of Southeast Asian Nations, a regional intergovernmental organization.
- BodyQuad: A strategic security dialogue between India, USA, Japan, and Australia.
- PlaceManila: Capital city of the Philippines, a key ASEAN member state.
- FactThe meeting occurred on July 22, 2026.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of India's deepening engagement with ASEAN in the context of maintaining a rules-based maritime order in the Indo-Pacific region.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Maritime security: Ensuring adherence to international maritime laws to prevent unilateral territorial expansions.
- Economic integration: Leveraging ASEAN as a gateway for India's trade and technology exports to Southeast Asia.
- Strategic autonomy: Balancing multi-alignment through participation in both Quad and ASEAN-centric frameworks.
Keywords: Rules-based order · Indo-Pacific · Strategic autonomy · Maritime security · Multi-alignment
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