India will not join RCEP, Modi invokes Gandhiji's words to say it will not benefit the poorest
Bangkok/UNI/IBNS: While the Opposition was gearing up to take on the NDA government, India on Monday conveyed to the 15 other participating countries of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) that it will not join the grouping in 'national interest'.
Amid concerns, India will not join RCEP, Modi says his conscience won't allow
New Delhi/Bangkok/IBNS: Amid concerns voiced by opposition parties, India is not going to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership or RCEP with media quoting Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that his "conscience won't allow it". The PM declined to sign RCEP saying he was guided by the impact it would have on all Indians. In view of current global situation, fairness of the agreement and India's core interest which remained unresolved India decided not to join it, according to a briefing by India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
PM in Bangkok: Narendra Modi meets Australian PM Scott Morrison
Bangkok/IBNS/UNI: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday met Australian PM Scott Morrison at the sidelines of the India-ASEAN and East Asia Summit 2019 at Bangkok.
PM visits Thailand: Narendra Modi meets Indonesian President Joko Widodo
Bangkok/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the Indonesian President Joko Widodo in Bangkok on Sunday on the sidelines of ASEAN/EAS related meetings.
Indian PM Modi and Thai PM welcome growing air connectivity between Bangkok & Guwahati
Bangkok, Nov 3 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Thailand counterpart Gen Prayut Chan-o-Cha on Sunday welcomed the growing air connectivity between the two countries and start of a direct flight between Bangkok and Guwahati.
Narendra Modi to address 'Sawasdee PM Modi’ event in Bangkok today
New Delhi/Bangkok/IBNS: Indian PM Narendra Modi will address ‘Sawasdee PM Modi’ community programme in Bangkok at 6 PM on Saturday.
New Delhi/IBNS: President of India Ram Nath Kovind, addressed the India-Philippines Business Conclave and the 4th ASEAN-India Business Summit in Manila, Philippines on Saturday.
Mike Pompeo meets Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad
Kuala Lumpur, Aug 3 (IBNS): Visiting Malaysia, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has met Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad before departing for Singapore to attend the summit of foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Republic Day showcases India-ASEAN bond in New Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS): On the occasion of 69th Republic Day, the bonding between India and ten ASEAN nations was displayed in the national capital on Friday.
After Davos, PM Modi to hold bilateral talks with ASEAN leaders in New Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IBNS): After addressing the plenary of the World Economic Forum on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is flying back to the country to hold bilateral meetings with ASEAN leaders on the sidelines of the Indian-ASEAN Commemorative Summit, beginning on Wednesday, media reports said.
Sonowal addresses Pravasi Bharatiya Divas and kickstarts roadshow at Singapore
Guwahati, Jan 7 (IBNS) : Reiterating State Government’s resolve in playing a proactive role towards the success of Act East Policy, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that his government is hell bound in stepping up its efforts in increasing interactions with ASEAN countries including enhancing people to people contact and trade and other relations.
Our efforts are aimed at transforming India: Modi
Manila, Nov 13 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed community programme in Manila and said his government is aiming to transform India and make everything in the nation to match global standards.
Modi has become friend of ours: Donald Trump on the sidelines of ASEAN
Manila, Nov 13 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held meeting with US President Donald Trump discussing various issues on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in the Philippines.
PM Narendra Modi briefly meets Donald Trump, attends gala dinner to mark 50th anniversary of ASEAN
Manila, Nov 12 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday briefly met US President Donald Trump here.
Manila: Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets world leaders at Gala Dinner
Manila, Nov 12 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met several world leaders, including Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, at the Gala Dinner to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ASEAN in Manila.