Speaking at the 13th ASEAN Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that ASEAN will reinforce prospects of prosperity for India.
He said that the Association was meeting at a time of multiple global challenges.
PM Modi said, “We meet at a time of multiple global challenges. In these times India and ASEAN are two bright spots of optimism. ASEAN will reinforce prosperity for our people. Connectivity is a pathway to shared prosperity.”
PM Modi said that ASEAN continues to remain India’s largest investment partner, and held a great potential for expansion. The Prime Minister spoke about establishing an innovation platform involving the ASEAN.
“We intend to set up an ASEAN India innovation platform. Trade and investment will grow as our economy grows,” he said.
Prime Minister asserted that ASEAN-India ties will ensure prosperity for 1.9 billion people.
“Science, technology, innovation and space indicates the way forward with ASEAN in these areas,” he said.
Prime Minister Modi thanked Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak for hospitality and leadership.