Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Jaishankar emphasizes ASEAN centrality in turbulent times
At a meeting in Manila, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar talked about how the world is becoming more unstable.
He said that no single country or group can handle these challenges alone.
He emphasized the importance of cooperation between India and ASEAN, especially in areas like trade, technology, and maritime security.
Jaishankar also mentioned that 2026 will be the 'ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation,' highlighting the need for a stable and secure future.
The world is becoming increasingly turbulent, affecting supply chains, energy, food, and health security.
No single nation or grouping can tackle global volatility alone; deeper cooperation is essential.
India and ASEAN share a common vision for development and must navigate the world together.
The India-ASEAN agenda covers trade, investment, technology, digital, AI, green, sustainability, and connectivity.
2026 is designated as the 'ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation' to promote a stable and secure future.
- Who
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
- What
- Address at India-ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
- When
- July 22
- Where
- Manila
- Why
- To discuss global volatility, cooperation, and ASEAN centrality in the Indo-Pacific
India-ASEAN Cooperation
Global Volatility
Cooperation and Centrality
India-ASEAN Cooperation
India and ASEAN should deepen cooperation to address global challenges and maintain centrality in the Indo-Pacific.
Global Volatility
Global volatility and disruptions require collective efforts and cannot be tackled by any single nation or grouping alone.
- Event
- India-ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
- Location
- Manila
- Date
- July 22
- Key Speaker
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
- ASEAN Dialogue Partners
- US, China, Japan, Australia
- India-ASEAN Agenda
- Trade, investment, mobility, talent, technology, digital, AI, green, sustainability, connectivity
- ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation
- 2026