As part of the resolution, they announced the renewal of support to the Economic and Research Institute of ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) to act as a knowledge partner to enhance the relationship.
Jakarta. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday presented a 12-point proposal to strengthen India-ASEAN cooperation in areas such as connectivity, trade and digital transformation, while also calling for a rules-based world order after the Kovid-19 pandemic. At the ASEAN-India summit held in the Indonesian capital, Modi called for the establishment of a multi-modal connectivity and economic corridor linking South-East Asia-India-West Asia-Europe and India’s digital public infrastructure with ASEAN countries. (dpi) offered to share.
Under this 12-point resolution, the Prime Minister also called for a collective fight against terrorism, financing of terrorism and cyber disinformation, and to raise the voice of the Global South. India’s Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement that the summit also adopted two joint statements on maritime cooperation and food security. In his address at the conference, Modi said, “Progress of a free and open Indo-Pacific region and raising the voice of the Global South is in everyone’s common interest.”
The Global South is a term often used to identify regions of Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. ASEAN (ociation of Southeast Asian Nations) is considered one of the most influential groupings in the region. Many other countries including India, USA, China, Japan and Australia are its dialogue partners. In his opening remarks, Modi said ASEAN occupies a central place in India’s Indo-Pacific initiative and New Delhi is committed to working ‘shoulder to shoulder’ with it.
He said, “21st century is the century of Asia. This is our century. For this, building a rules-based world order post-Covid-19 and efforts of all for human welfare is needed. The Prime Minister also affirmed that ASEAN is the central pillar of India’s Act East Policy Fully supports the centrality of India and its perspective on the Indo-Pacific. He said, “Our history and geography connect India and ASEAN. Shared values as well as regional integration, peace, prosperity and shared belief in a multipolar world also bind us together.” He said the grouping occupies a “prominent position” in India’s Indo-Pacific initiative. Last year, the relationship between the two sides reached the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. This was the first summit between the two sides thereafter.
Modi said, “Today, even in an environment of global uncertainties, our mutual cooperation is making steady progress in every field. This is a testimony to the strength and resilience of our ties.” In his opening remarks, he said, “ASEAN matters because everyone’s voice is heard here and ASEAN is the center of development because the ASEAN region plays an important role in global development. The 12-point proposal presented by the Prime Minister to strengthen India-ASEAN cooperation includes connectivity, digital transformation, trade and economic partnership, addressing contemporary challenges, people-to-people contact and deepening the strategic partnership. Under the proposal, India called for the establishment of a multi-modal connectivity and economic corridor connecting South-East Asia-India-West Asia-Europe and sharing of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) with ASEAN countries. offered.
Prime Minister Modi also announced the ASEAN-India Fund for the Digital Future, focusing on cooperation in digital transformation and financial connectivity. As part of the resolution, they announced the renewal of support to the Economic and Research Institute of ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) to act as a knowledge partner to enhance the relationship. Modi invited ASEAN countries to join the Global Center for Traditional Medicines being set up by the World Health Organization (WHO) in India and called upon India’s leadership to advance individual and community action to protect and preserve the environment. Called upon to work together on the global m movement ‘Mission Life’ (eco-friendly lifestyle). The Prime Minister also offered to share India’s experience in providing affordable and quality medicines to the people through Jan Aushadhi Kendras. He invited ASEAN countries to join the Disaster Resilient Infrastructure Alliance and called for cooperation in disaster management. The Prime Minister also called for a cooperative approach to energy security and tackling global challenges including terrorism, climate change and resilient supply chains for essential commodities including food and medicines. He highlighted India’s steps in the field of climate change and initiatives like International Solar Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, Mission Life and ‘One Sun, One World, One Grid’. Modi said, “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam means ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’. This spirit is also the subject of India’s G-20 Presidency.” The ASEAN-India dialogue relationship began in 1992 with the establishment of a regional partnership. It took the form of a full dialogue partnership in December 1995 and a summit level partnership in 2002. Relations between the two sides reached a strategic partnership in 2012. The 10 ASEAN member countries are Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia. Relations between India and ASEAN have strengthened significantly over the years, with a focus on promoting trade and investment as well as cooperation in the areas of security and defence.
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