English Translation of Prime Minister's opening remarks during the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit

Key Points

1. India and ASEAN represent nearly one-fourth of the world’s population.
2. ASEAN is a cornerstone of India’s Act East Policy.
3. India has fully supported ASEAN centrality and ASEAN’s outlook in the Indo-Pacific.
4. 2026 is declared as "ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation."
5. The theme of the 2025 ASEAN Summit is "Inclusivity and Sustainability."
6. India aims to achieve Viksit Bharat 2047.