New Delhi : The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is “central to our dream of an Asian century where India will play a crucial role”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday.
Modi will be attending the ASEAN and East Asia Summits in Myanmar during a three-nation visit that will also take him to Australia and Fiji starting Nov 11.
The prime minister said in a tweet that India’s ties with Southeast Asia “are deep rooted. Strengthening relations with ASEAN nations is an important part of our ‘Act East’ policy”.
He said he looked forward to meeting leaders attending the two summits in Myanmar.
“ASEAN is central to our dream of an Asian century, where India will play a crucial role. Am sure the meetings there would be fruitful.”
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