New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- During the visit, Prime Minister Modi will participate in the 23rd ASEAN-India Summit and the 21st East Asia Summit (EAS), scheduled to be hosted by the Philippines on November 17 in its capacity as ASEAN Chair for 2026.

The visit comes at a significant juncture in India-ASEAN relations, with both sides celebrating 2026 as the ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation. India and ASEAN will also commemorate 35 years of Dialogue Relations and five years of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2027.

India considers its relations with ASEAN a central pillar of its Act East Policy and its broader vision for the Indo-Pacific region.

The 23rd ASEAN-India Summit will provide an opportunity for leaders to review pro...