PM Narendra Modi attended the 18th ASEAN-India Summit to be held virtually in October 2021, at the invitation of which country?

PM Narendra Modi attended the 18th ASEAN-India Summit to be held virtually in October 2021, at the invitation of which country? Correct Answer Brunei

The correct answer is Brunei.

Key Points

  • PM Narendra Modi attended the 18th ASEAN-India Summit to be held virtually on 28 October 2021, at the invitation of the Sultan of Brunei.
  • The Summit will be attended by Heads of State/Government of the ASEAN Countries.
  • The summit will review the status of the ASEAN-India Strategic Partnership.
  • ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) is an economic union comprising 10 member states in Southeast Asia.

Important Points

  • ​Important regional and international developments including post-pandemic economic recovery will also be discussed.
  • ASEAN-India Summits are held annually and provide opportunities for India and ASEAN to engage at the highest level.
  • Prime Minister attended the 17th ASEAN-India Summit held virtually in November last year.
  • 18th ASEAN-India Summit will be the ninth ASEAN-India Summit to be attended by him.
  • The year 2022 will mark 30 years of ASEAN-India relations.

Additional Information

  • The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional grouping that promotes economic, political, and security cooperation among its ten members.
  • The members are: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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