New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- The 5th edition of the ASEAN-India Youth Summit was inaugurated in Goa on Thursday by Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita. The summit, organised by the Ministry of External Affairs in collaboration with the India Foundation and ASEAN Foundation, is being held from August 28 to 31 under the theme "Connecting the Youth: Shaping our Future."

In his inaugural address, Margherita highlighted the deep-rooted shared values between India and the ASEAN region. He called upon young leaders to contribute to the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 while also aligning with India's vision of Viksit Bharat in the Asian Century.

The summit holds added significance as it coincides with the commemor...