While addressing the plenary session of ASEAN-India commemorative summit, PM Modi said, "India shares the ASEAN vision for the rule based societies and values of peace. We are committed to work with ASEAN nations to enhance collaboration in the maritime domain."
"The nature of ASEAN-India partnership has evolved significantly", the PM added further.
He further noted that trade between India and ASEAN region had grown 25 times in last 25 years. He said, "Investments are robust and growing. We will further enhance trade ties and work towards greater interaction among our business communities."
Welcoming the ASEAN leaders to India, the PM said that their collective presence touched event Indian. The ASEAN leaders will be the guests of honour at this year's Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
Delighted to welcome you all to the ASEAN-India commemorative summit. Our shared voyage goes back thousands of years. It is India's privilege to host the ASEAN leaders. The leaders will be our honoured guests at the #RepublicDay celebrations: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 25, 2018
Your collective presence in India has touched every Indian: PM @narendramodi to ASEAN leaders
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 25, 2018
The nature of ASEAN-India partnership has evolved significantly: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 25, 2018
India shares the @ASEAN vision for rule based societies and values of peace. We are committed to work with ASEAN nations to enhance collaboration in the maritime domain: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 25, 2018
Our trade has grown 25 times in 25 years. Investments are robust and growing. We will further enhance trade ties and work towards greater interaction among our business communities: PM @narendramodi on ASEAN-India ties
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 25, 2018