India will continue to expand and deepen economic engagements with ASEAN: PM Modi

Published By : Admin | September 8, 2016 | 09:51 IST
Security, economic & socio-cultural have registered good progress says PM Modi in ASEAN
India to take concrete steps to enhance cooperation in cyber security, de-radicalization & Counter Terrorism
He proposes commissioning project for mapping Indian inscriptions along Mekong River
PM Modi offers to hold the India-ASEAN Youth Summit
PM Modi invited ASEAN as Guest of Honour for the International Buddhist Conclave in October 2016

PM Narendra Modi addressed the India-ASEAN Summit today. In his closing remarks, PM Modi said that all 3 pillars of our partnership -security, economic & socio-cultural have registered good progress. PM mentioned that sea lanes are the life lines of global trade and India supports freedom of navigation based on ÚNCLOS (UN Convention on the Law of the Sea).

PM Modi took a strong stand against terrorism and said that India is willing to take concrete steps to enhance cooperation in cyber security, de-radicalization and Counter Terrorism.

PM also said that India will continue to expand & deepen its economic engagements with ASEAN.

PM Modi proposed a Joint Task Force on connectivity to work on the extension of India-Myanmar-Thailand trilateral highway to Cambodia, Laos & Vietnam. He also proposed the commissioning project for mapping Indian inscriptions along Mekong River.

PM Modi offered to enhance the ASEAN-India Fund with an additional grant of US$ 50 million.

PM also offered to hold the India-ASEAN Youth Summit. PM Modi also invited ASEAN as Guest of Honour for the International Buddhist Conclave in October 2016.

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PM conveys heartfelt condolences on the passing of the Father Amir of Qatar
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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with the Amir of the State of Qatar, H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

Prime Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences on the passing of H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Amir of Qatar.

Recalling the Father Amir’s significant contributions as the chief architect of modern Qatar, Prime Minister paid tribute to his visionary leadership, and recalled his pivotal role in strengthening India-Qatar relations over the years as well as his deep affection for India and the Indian community in Qatar.

The Amir of Qatar thanked Prime Minister for his call and conveyed his appreciation for the words of support in this difficult hour.

The two leaders reaffirmed their resolve to carry forward the Father Amir’s legacy and further strengthen the India-Qatar Strategic Partnership and people-to-people ties.

They agreed to remain in close touch.