Page 8 - Latest Updates on ASEAN
India contributes additional $5 mn to ASEAN-India science and tech fund
Talking to reporters, Saurabh Kumar, Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs, said that both India and ASEAN vowed to advance maritime cooperation, including in maritime security
 "India contributes additional $5 mn to ASEAN-India science and tech fund")
India, ASEAN countries promise to boost cooperation against terrorism
The ASEAN member states and India sought to strengthen cooperation on cybersecurity by establishing new dialogue platforms between India and the ten-member bloc
 "India, ASEAN countries promise to boost cooperation against terrorism")
China's rise a threat for S Asian, ASEAN neighbours, developing countries
China has been on a war path of elevating its status from a regional developing country to a nation that has threatened many of its contemporaries with its economic and militaristic powers.
 "China's rise a threat for S Asian, ASEAN neighbours, developing countries")
India-France-Australia trilateral to focus on securing supply chains
The Ministerial level meet will also focus on stronger ties with the ASEAN bloc to counter Chinese influence, officials said
 "India-France-Australia trilateral to focus on securing supply chains")
ASEAN special envoy to Myanmar warns on further executions in nation
Efforts by Myanmar's neighbours to help restore peace and normalcy to the strife-torn nation were hindered by the country's recent executions of four political activists, Cambodia's FM said
 "ASEAN special envoy to Myanmar warns on further executions in nation")
Lavrov talked to everyone who did not hide at ASEAN dinner: Russia
During the ASEAN gala dinner in Cambodia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov talked to everyone who was not hiding, the Russian delegation told Sputnik.
 "Lavrov talked to everyone who did not hide at ASEAN dinner: Russia")
Taiwan tensions could spark 'open conflicts', ASEAN Ministers warn
The Southeast Asian Foreign Ministers expressed concern over Taiwan as China began the massive military drills around Taiwan and warned that the situation could spark "open conflicts".
 "Taiwan tensions could spark 'open conflicts', ASEAN Ministers warn")
China to skip meet with US Secretary in Cambodia amid Pelosi's Taiwan visit
Amid the heightened tensions between China and the US over Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, Beijing has decided to avoid meeting Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the ASEAN meet
 "China to skip meet with US Secretary in Cambodia amid Pelosi's Taiwan visit")
Japan plans to expand clean energy transition support to India
Japan's 'Asia Energy Transition Initiative' initially targeted supporting countries in the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) pushing towards net-zero carbon emissions
 "Japan plans to expand clean energy transition support to India")
Prophet remark row informally discussed at ASEAN-India meet: Singapore's FM
The controversy triggered by objectionable remarks on Prophet Mohammad was discussed "informally" at an ASEAN-India meeting on Thursday, Singapore's Foreign Minister
ASEAN foreign ministers call on PM Modi, discuss mutual coopreration
The foreign ministers of the ASEAN nations on Thursday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed the ongoing cooperation between the two sides
 "ASEAN foreign ministers call on PM Modi, discuss mutual coopreration")
India fully supports strong and unified ASEAN: External affairs minister
India fully supports a strong, unified and prosperous ASEAN, one whose centrality in Indo-Pacific is fully recognised, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday at a conclave
 "India fully supports strong and unified ASEAN: External affairs minister")
With China in sight, Japan, US hold first strategic talks on ASEAN
Japan and the US held their first strategic dialogue Wednesday on Southeast Asian affairs as part of broader policy coordination amid increasing Chinese influence in the region
 "With China in sight, Japan, US hold first strategic talks on ASEAN")
India prepares to host meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers next month
India prepares to host a meeting of the foreign ministers of the 10-nation grouping next month
 "India prepares to host meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers next month")
Northeast India has potential to become link for trade with ASEAN: Himanta
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's thrust on Act East Policy has brought a paradigm shift to the development narrative in the Northeast, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday.
 "Northeast India has potential to become link for trade with ASEAN: Himanta")
Listen to voices of Asean, South Asia, Indo-Pacific: Kishida at Quad Summit
Japanese PM Fumio Kishida in his opening remarks at the Quad summit on Tuesday called upon the international community to listen to the voices of the Asean, South Asian and Indo-Pacific countries.
 "Listen to voices of Asean, South Asia, Indo-Pacific: Kishida at Quad Summit")
Envoy urges ASEAN, Australia, India to work for ocean health, smart ports
Speaking at the inaugural session, Australia's High Commissioner to India Barry O'Farrell also stressed the need to co-operate in the Indo-Pacific amid the rising multi-polar world scenario
 "Envoy urges ASEAN, Australia, India to work for ocean health, smart ports")
Money pulled from China finds way to Asean countries, not India
Global brokerages cut China exposure, keep the status quo on India & turn bullish on Indonesia
 "Money pulled from China finds way to Asean countries, not India")
Joe Biden to host special ASEAN summit; to discuss Indo-Pacific strategy
The exact dates of the special summit have not been announced yet, but it is expected to be held soon
 "Joe Biden to host special ASEAN summit; to discuss Indo-Pacific strategy")
US President Biden to host special summit of ASEAN leaders this spring
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced to host a special session of ASEAN leaders here this spring.