NEW DELHI: Leaders of India and ASEAN today discussed ways to boost maritime security, connectivity and trade, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that India shares the ASEAN vision for rule-based societies and pitched for freedom of navigation in the region.
The India-ASEAN Commemorative Summit, with highest-level of participation from all the 10 member-countries of the grouping, began with Modi releasing commemorative stamps in the presence of ASEAN leaders to mark 25 years of Indo-ASEAN ties.
Addressing the plenary session, Modi said India shares the ASEAN’s vision for rule-based societies and values of peace.
Freedom of navigation will be a key focus of India-ASEAN in the maritime domain, he said. (AGENCIES)
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