Page 5 - Latest Updates on ASEAN
ASEAN members acknowledge India's active and positive contribution: Envoy
India's active and positive contribution to numerous ASEAN-led mechanisms over the years has been repeatedly acknowledged by the Southeast Asian member nations and other countries
 "ASEAN members acknowledge India's active and positive contribution: Envoy")
Russia never engage in playing any country against another: Sergey Lavrov
"The idea promoted by our American friends of ASEAN plus Quad is openly aimed at ruining East Asia Summits. In other words it means East Asia Summits minus China and Russia," Lavrov said
 "Russia never engage in playing any country against another: Sergey Lavrov")
EU pledges to mobilise 10-billion-euro investment in ASEAN by 2027
The European Union (EU) has pledged to mobilise 10 billion euros ($10.6 billion) by 2027 to accelerate infrastructure investments in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
 "EU pledges to mobilise 10-billion-euro investment in ASEAN by 2027")
Act East Policy to boost NE India's ties with ASEAN countries: Mizoram Guv
Mizoram Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati said on Saturday that implementation of India's Act East Policy will improve the relations of the northeast region with the ASEAN countries
 "Act East Policy to boost NE India's ties with ASEAN countries: Mizoram Guv")
Peaceful Indo-Pacific, Asean centrality vital for world security: Rajnath
Asserting that the world is seeing increasing strife, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said a peaceful Indo-Pacific, with Asean at its centre, is vital for world security
 "Peaceful Indo-Pacific, Asean centrality vital for world security: Rajnath")
Rajnath Singh holds bilateral meeting with US defence secretary in Cambodia
The two leaders discussed a "wide range of issues of mutual interest while expressing their commitment to a strong India-US defence cooperation"
 "Rajnath Singh holds bilateral meeting with US defence secretary in Cambodia")
ASEAN parliament chiefs gather to promote sustainable, resilient region
Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni said inter-parliamentary diplomacy, partnership and cooperation are crucial to contribute to promoting long-lasting peace and prosperity in the region
 "ASEAN parliament chiefs gather to promote sustainable, resilient region")
China's BRI back on track after 3 yrs with infra projects in Southeast Asia
The infrastructure projects announced by China include a $1.6 billion expressway to be developed from Phnom Penh to Bavet at the Cambodian - Vietnamese border
 "China's BRI back on track after 3 yrs with infra projects in Southeast Asia")
India, Cambodia to start direct air linkages to boost tourism sector
India and Cambodia have decided to start direct air linkages between the two countries with impetus on tourism after the COVID-19 pandemic hit the sector.
 "India, Cambodia to start direct air linkages to boost tourism sector")
ASEAN summits concludes; focus on regional cooperation Covid-19 recovery
The 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and Related Summits in Cambodia concluded on Sunday, achieving fruitful results for greater regional cooperation towards post Covid pandemic socio-economic recovery.
 "ASEAN summits concludes; focus on regional cooperation Covid-19 recovery")
Jaishankar meets counterparts from Canada, Indonesia, Singapore in Cambodia
The meeting came days after India reiterated its concern over the anti-India activities by Khalistan groups and individuals based there
 "Jaishankar meets counterparts from Canada, Indonesia, Singapore in Cambodia")
India contributes additional $5 mn to ASEAN-India science and tech fund
Talking to reporters, Saurabh Kumar, Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs, said that both India and ASEAN vowed to advance maritime cooperation, including in maritime security
 "India contributes additional $5 mn to ASEAN-India science and tech fund")
India, ASEAN countries promise to boost cooperation against terrorism
The ASEAN member states and India sought to strengthen cooperation on cybersecurity by establishing new dialogue platforms between India and the ten-member bloc
China's rise a threat for S Asian, ASEAN neighbours, developing countries
China has been on a war path of elevating its status from a regional developing country to a nation that has threatened many of its contemporaries with its economic and militaristic powers.
 "China's rise a threat for S Asian, ASEAN neighbours, developing countries")
India-France-Australia trilateral to focus on securing supply chains
The Ministerial level meet will also focus on stronger ties with the ASEAN bloc to counter Chinese influence, officials said
 "India-France-Australia trilateral to focus on securing supply chains")
ASEAN special envoy to Myanmar warns on further executions in nation
Efforts by Myanmar's neighbours to help restore peace and normalcy to the strife-torn nation were hindered by the country's recent executions of four political activists, Cambodia's FM said
 "ASEAN special envoy to Myanmar warns on further executions in nation")
Lavrov talked to everyone who did not hide at ASEAN dinner: Russia
During the ASEAN gala dinner in Cambodia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov talked to everyone who was not hiding, the Russian delegation told Sputnik.
 "Lavrov talked to everyone who did not hide at ASEAN dinner: Russia")
Taiwan tensions could spark 'open conflicts', ASEAN Ministers warn
The Southeast Asian Foreign Ministers expressed concern over Taiwan as China began the massive military drills around Taiwan and warned that the situation could spark "open conflicts".
 "Taiwan tensions could spark 'open conflicts', ASEAN Ministers warn")
China to skip meet with US Secretary in Cambodia amid Pelosi's Taiwan visit
Amid the heightened tensions between China and the US over Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, Beijing has decided to avoid meeting Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the ASEAN meet
 "China to skip meet with US Secretary in Cambodia amid Pelosi's Taiwan visit")
Japan plans to expand clean energy transition support to India
Japan's 'Asia Energy Transition Initiative' initially targeted supporting countries in the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) pushing towards net-zero carbon emissions
 "Japan plans to expand clean energy transition support to India")
