Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday declared the 21st century as the "century of India and ASEAN", while highlighting that the partnership between the two sides goes beyond trade and is deeply rooted in cultural, historical, and civilisational ties, during his virtual address at the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit in Kuala Lumpur. Congratulating Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for successfully hosting the summit, PM Modi expressed condolences on the demise of Thailand's Queen Mother.

Speaking on the summit theme, 'Inclusivity and Sustainability', PM Modi said it reflects shared priorities in digital inclusion, food security, and resilient supply chains. He described ASEAN as the "main pillar of India's Act East Policy" while extending a warm welcome to Timor-Leste, which was formally in

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