ASEAN backs India’s rising role in Indo-Pacific region

In a significant indication of India’s rising profile, the 10-nation ASEAN clearly appreciated New Delhi’s growing role in the Indo-Pacific region as the two sides, with a combined GDP of USD 5 trillion, vowed to further broadbase strategic ties and deal with major challenges like of terrorism collectively.

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In his address at the annual India-ASEAN summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about the mutual coordination between India’s vision of the Indo-Pacific and ASEAN Outlook for the strategically key region which has been witnessing growing Chinese assertiveness.