Held on October 26, 2025, this summit marked a significant strengthening of India’s “Act East” policy under Malaysia’s chairmanship.
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- Key Theme: “Inclusivity and Sustainability.”
- Maritime Pivot: Prime Minister Modi designated 2026 as the “ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation “to focus on the Blue Economy, maritime security, and disaster preparedness.
- Trade & Economy: Leaders pushed for an early review of the AITIGA (ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement) to unlock the full potential of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
- New Initiatives: Support for the ASEAN-India Plan of Action (2026-2030).
- A proposal for a Centre for Southeast Asian Studies at Nalanda University.
- Collaboration on the ASEAN Power Grid by training 400 renewable energy professionals.
