On the sidelines of ASEAN Summit...
On Friday, 11 October 2024, PM Modi met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the sidelines of the ASEAN-India Summit in Laos.
PM Modi expressed his condolences on the loss of lives caused by Hurricane Milton in the US and discussed strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation in regional matters.
The meeting highlighted the strong relationship between India and the US. They are reaffirming their commitment to working together on global and regional challenges.
PM Modi held bilateral meetings with Japan and New Zealand on the sidelines of the ASEAN-India Summit in Laos.
PM Modi congratulated the newly-appointed Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba on his new responsibility and wished him success in leading Japan to greater heights.
He also underscored that India will continue to accord the highest priority to its ties with Japan, a trusted friend and strategic partner.
The PM also met New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon which was the first meeting between the two leaders.
PM Modi welcomed New Zealand's decision to join the International Solar Alliance and also extended an invitation to Luxon to visit India on mutually convenient dates, which he accepted.
PM Narendra Modi during the summit, said that the 21st century is the "Asian century" of India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries.
"I believe that the 21st century is the Asian century of India and ASEAN countries.
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