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AgenciesPM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the 47th ASEAN Summit virtually, rather than travelling to Kuala Lumpur, citing India’s Deepavali celebrations, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed on Thursday.In a post on X, Anwar said Modi had called him on Wednesday to discuss strengthening Malaysia–India relations across trade, investment, technology, education, and regional security. “He informed me that he will attend virtually due to the ongoing Deepavali celebrations in India at that time,” Anwar added, extending festive greetings to the Indian people.The decision comes ahead of the summit scheduled for October 26–28, where External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is expected to represent India on-site. India has been a dialogue partner of ASEAN since 1995 and a summit-level partner since 2002, with ties spanning trade, defence, and regional security.Live EventsAnwar reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and ASEAN–India cooperation. “Malaysia will remain committed to strengthening Malaysia–India relations and further enhancing ASEAN–India cooperation towards a more peaceful and prosperous region,” he said.— anwaribrahim (@anwaribrahim) Ibrahim has emphasised that the summit will serve as a platform to promote ASEAN’s centrality and Malaysia’s commitment to moderation on the global stage. He stated that the summit will reinforce ASEAN's role in regional and global affairs, focusing on inclusivity and sustainability.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Read More News onPM ModiASEAN SummitMalaysiaAnwar IbrahimDeepavali celebrationsIndiaASEANexternal affairsnarendra modikuala lumpur (Catch all the Business News, Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online....moreless (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)Read More News onPM ModiASEAN SummitMalaysiaAnwar IbrahimDeepavali celebrationsIndiaASEANexternal affairsnarendra modikuala lumpur(Catch all the Business News, Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online....moreless Prime ExclusivesInvestment IdeasStock Report PlusePaperWealth Edition123View all Stories
