According to the Ministry of External Affairs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Manila, the capital of the Philippines, on November 16 and 17, at the invitation of Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. During this visit, PM Modi will participate in the 23rd ASEAN-India Summit and the 21st East Asia Summit (EAS), both scheduled for November 17. The Philippines, which holds the ASEAN Chairmanship for 2026, is hosting both summits.
India-ASEAN relations are a key pillar of India’s Act East Policy and its broader vision for the Indo-Pacific region. The partnership plays an important role in strengthening regional cooperation, promoting peace and stability and fostering economic and strategic ties between the two sides.
The visit takes place as India and ASEAN observe 2026 as the ‘ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation’. Both sides will also mark 35 years of Dialogue Relations and five years of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2027.
At the ASEAN-India Summit, progress in implementing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, including the ASEAN-India Plan of Action for 2026–2030 will be reviewed, and the future direction of bilateral cooperation will be discussed.
The East Asia Summit will provide leaders with an opportunity to share their views on regional and global issues with ASEAN member states and other participating countries.
(PIB)
