India's Act East Policy has given new momentum to ties with ASEAN: PM Modi in Laos

Says India-ASEAN friendship, coordination, dialogue and cooperation is very important at a time when world is facing conflict and tensions

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Vientiane, Updated At : 04:25 PM Oct 10, 2024 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and ASEAN leaders pose during the 21st ASEAN-India Summit at the National Convention Centre, in Vientiane, Laos, October 10, 2024. REUTERS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India's Act East Policy has given new energy, new direction and new momentum to ties with ASEAN.

He was speaking at the India-ASEAN Summit.

The PM said India-ASEAN friendship, coordination, dialogue and cooperation is very important at a time when the world is facing conflict and tensions.

“I believe the 21st Century - an Asian century - is the century of India and ASEAN nations,” he said.

India-ASEAN are neighbours, partners in Global South, and a fast growing region in the world, Modi said.