Myanmar crisis to be central topic in ASEAN leaders summit next week
• 2 years agoThe Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been trying to kick-start a five-point plan agreed with Myanmar two years ago after mediation attempts to end violence failed
In sharpest rebuke, ASEAN downgrades Myanmar's presence in upcoming summit
• 4 years agoThe ASEAN will invite a non-political representative instead of Myanmar's military leader, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, the grouping's chair Brunei said.
ASEAN Summit: United States pitches for free and open Indo-Pacific, says NSA Robert O'Brien
• 4 years agoThe virtual ASEAN summit, which kicked off on Thursday, is taking place amid China's aggressive behaviour in the disputed South China Sea
US biggest ‘driver of militarisation’ in South China Sea, says Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi
• 5 years agoUS-China rivalry is likely to dominate discussion at the ASEAN summit, which comes days after Beijing launched ballistic missiles in the flashpoint waters
US postpones southeast Asian leaders' March meeting due to coronavirus spread, say reports
• 5 years agoThe United States has postponed a meeting of leaders of southeast Asian nations that was set for Las Vegas in mid-March due to the spread of the coronavirus, a senior Trump administration official said Friday
Narendra Modi in Bangkok: PM holds bilateral meetings with Australian, Vietnamese counterparts on sidelines of ASEAN summit
• 5 years agoPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held separate bilateral meetings with his Australian and Vietnamese counterparts during which key bilateral and regional issues were discussed, officials said.
India will not join Asian trade deal RCEP: Narendra Modi says agreement doesn't reflect original intent, can't compromise on core interests
Fp Staff • 5 years agoIndia has decided not to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement as its key concerns have not been addressed. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, attending the ASEAN summit in Bangkok, stood firm on India’s concerns in the trade deal not being addressed and decided there cannot be any compromise on core interests
Narendra Modi meets Shinzo Abe on sidelines of 35th ASEAN Summit in Bangkok for delegation-level meeting
• 5 years agoAlong with PM, EAM S Jaishankar, Commerce and Industry minister Piyush Goyal and other dignitaries attended the meeting
Narendra Modi, Indonesian president Joko Widodo meet on sidelines of ASEAN summit, resolve to work closely against terrorism, extremism
• 5 years agoPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held talks with Indonesian President Joko Widodo during which the two leaders resolved to work closely to deal with the threats of terrorism and extremism
Narendra Modi pitches for enhanced connectivity between member countries at ASEAN summit in Thailand, welcomes review of Free Trade Agreement
• 5 years agoPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday presented a brief blue-print for further expansion of India's multi-sectoral engagement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, one of the most influential groupings for trade and investment globally