India, Oct. 27 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described the India-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership as an emerging pillar of global stability and economic growth.

Addressing the annual India-ASEAN Summit virtually, PM Modi said the partnership continues to strengthen even amid global challenges, reflecting deep mutual trust and cooperation.

Highlighting the importance of the regional bloc, the PM said ASEAN remains central to India's Act East Policy and its broader Indo-Pacific vision. "India has always fully supported ASEAN centrality and ASEAN's outlook on the Indo-Pacific," he said.

PM Modi noted that India has consistently stood by its ASEAN partners during times of crisis. He announced that 2026 will be celebrat...