FACING EAST

The 20^th
ASEAN-India summit

·   Overview: The PM of India presented a 12-point proposal for strengthening India –
ASEAN cooperation covering connectivity, digital
transformation, trade and economic engagement, addressing contemporary
challenges, people-to-people contacts, and deepening strategic engagement.

·    The 12-point
proposal: Establishing multi-modal connectivity and economic corridor that links South-East
Asia-India-West Asia-Europe.
Offered to share India’s Digital Public Infrastructure Stack with ASEAN partners. Announced an ASEAN-India fund
for Digital
Future focusing on cooperation in digital transformation and financial
connectivity. Announced renewal of support to the Economic and Research Institute of ASEAN and
East Asia (ERIA) to act as a knowledge partner for enhancing
our engagement. Called for collectively raising issues being faced by Global
South in multilateral fora.
Invited ASEAN countries to join the Global
Centre for Traditional Medicine being established by WHO in India. Called
for working
together on Mission LiFE(Lifestyle for the
Environment). Offered to share India’s experience in providing
affordable and quality medicines to people through
Jan-Aushadhi Kendras. Called for a collective fight against
terrorism, terror financing, and cyber-disinformation. Invited ASEAN
countries to join the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure.
Called for cooperation in disaster management. Called for enhanced cooperation
on maritime
safety, security, and domain awareness.

The
18^th East Asia Summit

·      Reaffirming commitment to East Asia
Summit: The PM of India emphasized the significance of the EAS
mechanism and reaffirmed India's support for further strengthening it. India's strong support for
ASEAN centrality and called for ensuring a free, open
and rules-based Indo-Pacific.

·      
Quads vision and global challenges: Insights
into the PM's discussion on the Quad's vision
and the cooperative approach to address global challenges like terrorism,
climate change, and resilient supply chains.

·   India’s initiatives in climate change: India's initiatives in climate
change, including ISA (International Solar
Alliance), CDRI (Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure), LiFE
(Mission LiFE), and OSOWOG (One Sun One
World One Grid) was highlighted.