India at ASEAN 2025 Summit: Modi Skips In-Person Attendance Again
Why in the news
PM Modi again skipped attending the ASEAN-India Summit in person (second year running), which was seen as a missed chance to strengthen ties with Southeast Asia.
Key facts
- Venue: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; India was represented by EAM S. Jaishankar, while Modi addressed it virtually.
- East Asia Summit members: US, China, Russia, Japan, Australia, South Korea, New Zealand, India and ASEAN states.
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 1995 | India became ASEAN Dialogue Partner |
| 2002 | Upgraded to Summit level |
| 2017 | Quad revived on the sidelines of an ASEAN summit |
About ASEAN
- Founded 8 August 1967 by the Bangkok Declaration; HQ Jakarta, Indonesia.
- Goals: economic growth, regional stability, social progress, cultural development.
- 10 members: Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia.