PM Modi Likely to Skip ASEAN Summit in Malaysia; Jaishankar to Represent India

Oct 23, 2025 06:04 am CST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to miss the upcoming ASEAN summit in Malaysia due to scheduling conflicts, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar representing India instead. The possibility remains for Modi to participate virtually in the ASEAN-India summit, maintaining India's commitment to the strategic partnership that has seen significant growth in trade, investment, security, and defense cooperation.