Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that ASEAN has been the core target of India’s Act East Policy.
- He was addressing the 17th ASEAN-India Summit on November 12, 2020.
- Mr Modi stressed that India believes that a cohesive and responsive ASEAN is important for security and growth for all. He said, India and ASEAN’s partnership is interrelated by traditions and geography.
- Prime Minister Modi welcomed ASEAN’s initiatives to fight the COVID 19 pandemic.
- India announced a contribution of one million dollars to COVID-19 ASEAN Response Fund.
- The Prime Minister also reiterated India’s offer of one billion dollar Line of Credit to support ASEAN connectivity.
