New Delhi, Nov. 6 -- During his opening remarksaddressedvirtuallyduringthe 22

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ASEAN-India Summit held on October 26, 2025, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting the significance Indiaaccordsto theSouth EastAsian organisation in its strategic calculus,remarked:"Indiaand ASEAN together represent nearly one-fourth of world's population. We not only share geography; we are also bound by deep historical ties and shared values.We are companions in the Global South. We are not only commercial partners but also cultural partners. ASEAN is a cornerstone of India's Act East Policy."

India and theAssociation of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN),comprisingof Indonesia, Singapore,thePhilippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Thailand, Cambodi...