Jakarta, 07 Sept (HS): “The 21st century belongs to Asia. One Earth, One Family and One Future is our mantra (slogan)”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the ASEAN summit here on Thursday.
In his brief address during the ASEAN Summit in Indonesia, Modi said India’s initiative in Indo-Pacific Region is important. ASEAN is the main pillar in India’s Act East policy. “Our partnership is entering the fourth decade, in the global situation of uncertainty”. The mutual cooperation is increasing.
Prime Minister Modi said that the visit was short but fruitful. “I met ASEAN and other leaders”, he said. He thanked President Joko Widodo, the Indonesian Government and the people for the warm welcome accorded to him.
Earlier, Modi was accorded warm welcome on his arrival at Jakarta on Thursday morning. Modi left for India immediately to attend the G-20 summit.
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