In 27 newspapers, Narendra Modi highlights deepening of ASEAN ties

PM's article, published in 10 nations, highlights India's 'Look East' policy

On the occasion of the commemoration of 25 years of India-Asean relations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his vision of the relationship in an article titled, Asean-India: Shared values, common destiny, published in 27 newspapers across the 10 Asean countries on Friday.

In the article, the PM highlighted New Delhi hosting 10 Asean leaders at India’s Republic Day celebrations as a “historic milestone” and a deepening of partnership of great promise for their 1.9 billion people, about one-fourth of humankind.

With concerns at the increase in Chinese assertiveness in the South and East China Seas, the PM said Asean and India should