India’s ASEAN push

Region responds to China’s move into IOR.

India to push for deeper cooperation, anti-terrorism policy, maritime security at ASEAN summit

Looking to play a more pro-active role in the Indo-Pacific, India is expected to push for a deeper strategic cooperation with the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) to balance the China-dominated power dynamics in the region when the two sides hold talks here next month.

A range of key issues including effectively tackling threat of terrorism, boosting maritime security cooperation and enhancing connectivity will be the other areas of deliberations at the India-ASEAN commemorative summit to be held on January 25, sources said.

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Source: connectedtoindia.com