Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Indonesia on Thursday morning for the ASEAN-India and East Asia summits. He was greeted by Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the airport.
In a statement, PM Modi said he was excited to work with the leaders of ASEAN and East Asia to build a better future for the region. He said the strategic partnership with ASEAN has brought new energy to India's ties with the region.
PM Modi will attend the ASEAN-India summit on Thursday, where he will meet with the leaders of the 10 ASEAN member states. He will also attend the East Asia Summit on Friday, where he will meet with the leaders of 18 countries in the region.
The ASEAN-India summit is held every year to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between India and ASEAN. The East Asia Summit is held every year to discuss regional issues.
After the summits, PM Modi will return to Delhi for the G20 Summit.
Here are some additional details about the ASEAN-India and East Asia summits:
- The ASEAN-India summit is a forum for the leaders of India and the 10 ASEAN member states to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, and security.
- The East Asia Summit is a forum for the leaders of 18 countries in the region, including India, China, Japan, and the United States, to discuss regional issues such as climate change and maritime security.
The summits are an important opportunity for PM Modi to strengthen India's ties with its partners in the region and to discuss ways to address common challenges.
