India’s Act East Policy Continues to Blossom

At the opening session of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Post Ministerial Conference in Jakarta on July 13, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasised how ASEAN’s importance remains undeniable in New Delhi’s Act East policy and its strategic outlook for the Indo-Pacific.

Modi stresses on ASEAN's centrality in India's Act East Policy and SAGAR initiative

New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday stressed on the centrality of the ASEAN bloc in India’s Act East Policy and SAGAR initiative, and also emphasised on their shared vision of the Indo-Pacific region.

India to soon get National Maritime Security Coordinator to ensure maritime and coastal security

New Delhi/IBNS: India is finally getting its long due National Maritime Security Coordinator (NMSC) who will act as an interface between the civilian and military maritime domain.

Strengthening our Northeast will boost India's Act East policy: PM Modi

New Delhi/UNI: Describing North East as 'the gateway to India's relationship with Eastern Asia to build trade, tourism and other connections', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that strengthening the Northeast will boost India's Act East policy.

PM Modi highlights Act East Policy, says India improved connectivity to boost ties

Bangkok/IBNS-UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that in pursuance of his government's firm and committed Act East Policy, adequate attention is being given to enhance connectivity with this region. He said direct connectivity between ports on Thailand’s west coast and ports on India’s east coast will enhance the economic partnership.