PM Modi Announces 2026 as ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation During Virtual Summit

Oct 26, 2025 07:56 pm CST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed the ASEAN-India Summit, highlighting growing cooperation in maritime security, blue economy, and humanitarian assistance. Modi declared 2026 as the "ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation" while emphasizing that the partnership between India and ASEAN, representing nearly a quarter of the world's population, forms a powerful foundation for global stability and growth amid current challenges.