India, Oct. 26 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a powerful virtual address to the 47th ASEAN Summit 2025 on Sunday, emphasising that the 21st century is the century of India and the ASEAN nations.

He also emphasised India's vision for a shared, inclusive, and sustainable future in partnership with Southeast Asia, adding that the Association of South East Asian Nations is a major pillar of India's Act East Policy.

Speaking at the Summit, he said, "The 21st century is our century. It is India and ASEAN's century. I am confident that the aim of 'ASEAN Community Vision 2045' and 'Viksit Bharat 2047' will develop a bright future for the entire humanity."

The address underlined India's growing strategic, economic, and cultural ties ...