India, July 23 -- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday stressed the need for stronger cooperation between India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), saying the current global environment is marked by unprecedented uncertainty and no country or regional grouping can address emerging challenges alone.

Speaking at the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with India 2026 in Manila, Jaishankar said the conference theme, "Navigating Our Future Together," reflects the shared responsibility of India and ASEAN in shaping a stable and resilient future.

"The world is extremely turbulent, and it is increasingly evident that no single nation or even grouping can deal with it on its own," Jaishankar said during his ope...