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20th ASEAN-India summit

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Recently, the Prime Minister attended the ASEAN-India Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Highlights of 20th ASEAN-India summit:

  • Theme: ‘ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth’
  • KeyPoints of PM’s address:
    • ASEAN is the central pillar of India’s Act East Policy.
    • India supports ASEAN’s outlook on ASEAN-India centrality and Indo-Pacific.
    • The progress of a free and open Indo-Pacific and elevating the voice of the Global South is in the common interest of all.

Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN):

  • ASEAN was established in 1967 with the signing of the Bangkok Declaration.
  • Founding Members: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
    • Other Members: Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam.
  • Motto of ASEAN: “One Vision, One Identity, One Community”.
  • Organizational Structure: The annual summit is ASEAN’s highest body (ASEAN Summit). 
    • The chairmanship of the ASEAN Summit and Ministerial Conferences has rotated annually in alphabetical order between member states.
  • ASEAN Secretariat:  Indonesia, Jakarta.
  • Objective: To accelerate economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the region.

Working of ASEAN:

  • ASEAN is led by a chair, who is elected by member states every year and is supported by a secretariat situated in Jakarta, Indonesia. 
  • Important decisions are normally made through conversation and consensus, governed by the ideals of non-interference in internal affairs and conflict resolution through peaceful means.

News Source: Business Standard

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