Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s schedule at the 47th ASEAN Summit confirms no bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. India to focus on Indo-Pacific cooperation and regional connectivity.
PM Modi’s ASEAN Summit Agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the 47th ASEAN Summit in Vientiane, Laos, where leaders from across Southeast Asia and partner nations will gather to discuss regional security, trade, and connectivity. However, official sources confirm that PM Modi will not hold a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump during the summit.
The development comes amid a packed schedule focused on multilateral dialogues with ASEAN member states, the Indo-Pacific framework, and strategic partnerships in technology and infrastructure. Officials stated that both nations remain engaged through ongoing diplomatic channels, despite the absence of a formal meeting in Laos.
India’s Focus at ASEAN 2025
India’s agenda at the 47th ASEAN Summit will center on deepening engagement in:
- Maritime cooperation under the Indo-Pacific framework
- Trade and digital economy integration with Southeast Asian nations
- Regional counterterrorism and cybersecurity initiatives
- Connectivity projects under India’s Act East Policy
PM Modi is also expected to participate in sessions on sustainable development, renewable energy collaboration, and digital transformation partnerships across ASEAN.
Implications of No Bilateral Talk
While the lack of a Modi-Trump bilateral meeting may draw headlines, analysts emphasize that India-U.S. relations continue to progress through other channels, including defense cooperation, semiconductor partnerships, and ongoing ministerial-level talks.
Experts view this move as India’s balanced diplomatic approach, maintaining strong ties with both the U.S. and ASEAN partners while prioritizing multi-party regional frameworks at the 2025 summit.
ASEAN Summit 2025 Background
The ASEAN Summit serves as a critical forum for cooperative dialogue among member states and key partners such as China, Japan, India, Australia, and the U.S. This year’s edition in Laos is expected to address pressing regional challenges, including supply chain resilience, climate change, and geopolitical tensions in the South China Sea.
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