Page 7 - Latest Updates on ASEAN
Govt reviewing FTAs with ASEAN, Korea: MoS Patel informed Parliament
"India has signed 13 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and 6 Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) with its trading partners," the MoS said
 "Govt reviewing FTAs with ASEAN, Korea: MoS Patel informed Parliament")
Citroen plans to launch C3 Aircross SUV in Indian market by October
The company is also set to come with a new vehicle on the C-cubed platform by early next year
 "Citroen plans to launch C3 Aircross SUV in Indian market by October")
International flights see 88% jump in passenger numbers in first quarter
The number of international passengers had been affected adversely due to Covid-19
 "International flights see 88% jump in passenger numbers in first quarter")
China, ASEAN to try to conclude nonaggression pact on sea feud in 3 years
The diplomat spoke on condition of anonymity due to a lack of authority to discuss the issue publicly ahead of the official announcement of the agreement
 "China, ASEAN to try to conclude nonaggression pact on sea feud in 3 years")
INS Delhi reaches Malaysia for deployment in ASEAN countries: Official
The INS Delhi is 163.2 metres long and is the lead ship of her class of guided-missile destroyers of the Indian Navy
 "INS Delhi reaches Malaysia for deployment in ASEAN countries: Official")
Indian Steel Association, AISC ink MoU to unlock new avenues in sector
"MoU aims to leverage the strengths, expertise, and resources of both organizations to unlock new avenues for growth, innovation, and sustainability in the steel industry," a statement from ISA said
 "Indian Steel Association, AISC ink MoU to unlock new avenues in sector")
ASEAN-India exercise demonstrated to operate as integrated force: Navy
Navy said its exercise with ASEAN navies in South China Sea demonstrated the ability of the two sides to operate as an integrated force to promote peace, stability and security in the region
 "ASEAN-India exercise demonstrated to operate as integrated force: Navy")
ASEAN leaders to discuss how to tackle regional crises at tropical resort
A tourist destination will host crisis-weary Southeast Asian leaders with sun-splashed tropical islands, turquoise waters brimming with corals and manta rays
 "ASEAN leaders to discuss how to tackle regional crises at tropical resort")
ASEAN to switch to local currency use in the region to avoid crisis
Warjiyo said if ASEAN countries could use their local currencies in the region, transactions and all payments can be conducted faster and able to tackle the global crisis
 "ASEAN to switch to local currency use in the region to avoid crisis")
NIMAS cycling expedition connects people across 6 ASEAN countries
A four-member team of cyclists completed 53,000 kilometres across six ASEAN countries in over a month as part of an expedition undertaken to commemorate 75 years of India's Independence
 "NIMAS cycling expedition connects people across 6 ASEAN countries")
ASEAN members acknowledge India's active and positive contribution: Envoy
India's active and positive contribution to numerous ASEAN-led mechanisms over the years has been repeatedly acknowledged by the Southeast Asian member nations and other countries
 "ASEAN members acknowledge India's active and positive contribution: Envoy")
Russia never engage in playing any country against another: Sergey Lavrov
"The idea promoted by our American friends of ASEAN plus Quad is openly aimed at ruining East Asia Summits. In other words it means East Asia Summits minus China and Russia," Lavrov said
 "Russia never engage in playing any country against another: Sergey Lavrov")
EU pledges to mobilise 10-billion-euro investment in ASEAN by 2027
The European Union (EU) has pledged to mobilise 10 billion euros ($10.6 billion) by 2027 to accelerate infrastructure investments in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
 "EU pledges to mobilise 10-billion-euro investment in ASEAN by 2027")
Act East Policy to boost NE India's ties with ASEAN countries: Mizoram Guv
Mizoram Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati said on Saturday that implementation of India's Act East Policy will improve the relations of the northeast region with the ASEAN countries
 "Act East Policy to boost NE India's ties with ASEAN countries: Mizoram Guv")
Peaceful Indo-Pacific, Asean centrality vital for world security: Rajnath
Asserting that the world is seeing increasing strife, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said a peaceful Indo-Pacific, with Asean at its centre, is vital for world security
 "Peaceful Indo-Pacific, Asean centrality vital for world security: Rajnath")
Rajnath Singh holds bilateral meeting with US defence secretary in Cambodia
The two leaders discussed a "wide range of issues of mutual interest while expressing their commitment to a strong India-US defence cooperation"
 "Rajnath Singh holds bilateral meeting with US defence secretary in Cambodia")
ASEAN parliament chiefs gather to promote sustainable, resilient region
Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni said inter-parliamentary diplomacy, partnership and cooperation are crucial to contribute to promoting long-lasting peace and prosperity in the region
China's BRI back on track after 3 yrs with infra projects in Southeast Asia
The infrastructure projects announced by China include a $1.6 billion expressway to be developed from Phnom Penh to Bavet at the Cambodian - Vietnamese border
 "China's BRI back on track after 3 yrs with infra projects in Southeast Asia")
India, Cambodia to start direct air linkages to boost tourism sector
India and Cambodia have decided to start direct air linkages between the two countries with impetus on tourism after the COVID-19 pandemic hit the sector.
 "India, Cambodia to start direct air linkages to boost tourism sector")
ASEAN summits concludes; focus on regional cooperation Covid-19 recovery
The 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and Related Summits in Cambodia concluded on Sunday, achieving fruitful results for greater regional cooperation towards post Covid pandemic socio-economic recovery.
 "ASEAN summits concludes; focus on regional cooperation Covid-19 recovery")