Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated virtually in the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit, held in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. The Prime Minister joined ASEAN leaders in reviewing progress in ASEAN-India relations and discussing new initiatives to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. This marked his 12th participation in the India-ASEAN Summit.

In his address, Prime Minister Modi congratulated Timor-Leste on becoming the 11th member of ASEAN and welcomed its delegation to the first ASEAN-India Summit as a full member. He reaffirmed India’s continued support for Timor-Leste’s human development and extended greetings to all member nations.

Reiterating India’s support for ASEAN unity, centrality, and the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific, the Prime Minister lauded the adoption of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045. He also called for the early review of the ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement (AITIGA), noting that it would help unlock the full economic potential of the partnership and benefit the people of the region.

Highlighting global challenges, Prime Minister Modi described terrorism as a serious threat to peace and security and urged collective unity in combating it.