Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (October 26, 2025) highlighted that the 21st century is the century of India and ASEAN nations, and reaffirmed that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is a major pillar of India’s Act East Policy.

“The 21st century is our century, the century of India and ASEAN,” PM Modi said in his virtual address to the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, stressing the deep-rooted historical, cultural, and civilisational bonds.

He congratulated Malaysia and its Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for successfully hosting the 47th ASEAN Summit and commended the Philippines for serving as the country coordinator for India. Further, he welcomed East Timor’s inclusion as the 11th member state of the ASEAN community.

He also extended condolences on t

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