The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) appreciated India’s contributions to peace and stability in Southeast Asia at a summit in Bangkok, Thailand, on November 3.
Bangkok (VNA) – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)appreciated India’s contributions to peace and stability in Southeast Asia at asummit in Bangkok, Thailand, on November 3.
The16th ASEAN-India Summit, which saw the attendance of Indian Prime MinisterNarendra Modi, touched upon issues such as terrorism and the need to maintainpeace, security and stability in the East Sea.
VijayThakur Singh, Secretary (East) in the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, toldthe press that both sides highlighted the convergences of their respectiveapproaches to the Indo-Pacific.
ASEANleaders spoke of India as a long-term friend and a dynamic partner, andcomplimented India’s contributions to regional peace and stability, she said.
ASEANleaders noted many commonalities they have with the Indo-Pacific region, inparticular SAGAR, which is Security and Growth for All, according to theofficial.
Bothsides noted the importance of promoting rule-based order in the region,including the observance of international law, particularly the 1982 UnitedNations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Theyalso acknowledged India’s leading role in capacity building, particularly inagriculture. They expressed a keen interest to enhance partnerships in themaritime and cyber domains.
Otherissues tabled at the summit included violent extremism and cyber security./.
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At the 16th ASEAN-India Summit (Photo: VNA) 
