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PM Modi to attend 49th ASEAN-India and East Asia Summits in Manila, Nov 16-18
✍️ Amar Ujala · Maharashtra
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 05:45 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will represent India at the 49th ASEAN-India and East Asia Summits in Manila from November 16 to 18, focusing on regional cooperation and trade.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to travel to Manila for the 49th ASEAN-India and East Asia Summits, which will run from November 16 to 18. The meetings bring together leaders from the ten ASEAN nations, India and other East Asian partners to discuss economic integration, security cooperation and climate action.
India’s participation aims to deepen trade ties and advance joint projects under the ASEAN-India Free Trade Area. Officials expect the summit to address supply‑chain resilience and digital connectivity, areas where India seeks greater collaboration.
The Indian delegation, led by the prime minister, will also hold bilateral talks with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and other regional heads. The agenda includes discussions on maritime security, infrastructure development and people‑to‑people exchanges, reinforcing India’s "Act East" policy.
Analysts view Modi's presence as a signal of India's commitment to a rules‑based order in the Indo‑Pacific region. The outcomes of the summit could shape future trade agreements and joint initiatives across sectors such as renewable energy and technology.
The events will be hosted at the Philippine International Convention Center, with media coverage expected from both Indian and international outlets.
India’s participation aims to deepen trade ties and advance joint projects under the ASEAN-India Free Trade Area. Officials expect the summit to address supply‑chain resilience and digital connectivity, areas where India seeks greater collaboration.
The Indian delegation, led by the prime minister, will also hold bilateral talks with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and other regional heads. The agenda includes discussions on maritime security, infrastructure development and people‑to‑people exchanges, reinforcing India’s "Act East" policy.
Analysts view Modi's presence as a signal of India's commitment to a rules‑based order in the Indo‑Pacific region. The outcomes of the summit could shape future trade agreements and joint initiatives across sectors such as renewable energy and technology.
The events will be hosted at the Philippine International Convention Center, with media coverage expected from both Indian and international outlets.