Manila, Nov 13: Stage is set for the beginning of the 31st ASEAN Summit
here on Monday.Besides attending the multi-nation meeting, Prime Minister
Narendra Modi is also scheduled to have a crucial round of one-on-one meeting
with the US President Donald Trump.
This year's theme - 'Partnering for Change, Engaging the World' best captures the geo-political situation in the region, while covers the complexities faced by ASEAN as a group and also by a few individual nations. The year 2017 also marks the 50th anniversary of the ASEAN.
The 31st Summit will take place alongside related meetings and a special celebration of 'ASEAN@50'. The ten members of ASEAN include Brunei Darussalam,Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia,Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The occasion also coincides with the ASEAN-India Summit. PM Modi arrived here on Monday to a grand reception by Indian diaspora. "Enthusiastic welcome by Indian Diaspora. PM @narendramodi greeted by members of Diaspora, who form an important niche group of Filipino society," MEA spokesman Raveesh Kumar tweeted. On the eve of his visit, Prime Minister Modi said, "My participation in the meet symbolizes India's commitment to continue deepening relationship with ASEAN Member States, in particular, and with the Indo-Pacific region, in general, within the framework of my Government's Act East Policy". The Ministry of External Affairs sources have confirmed Prime Minister's meeting the US President Donald Trump here on the sidelines of ASEAN meets on Monday. Sources said the two leaders will hold one-on-one talks for over half-an-hour minute on Monday afternoon. Mr Trump arrived Manila as part of his five-nation Asia tour of Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Both Mr Modi and the US President will discuss security scenario especially in Indo-Pacific region. Besides key bilateral meetings, including the one with the Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, Prime Minister Modi will visit International Rice Institute and Mahaveer Philippines Foundation. The world famous 'Jaipur Foot', made by Rajasthan based Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti, is to get a pat on its back from Prime Minister. Mr Modi will meet members of the Indian community at a reception to be hosted by Indian envoy in Philippines. The International Rice Research Institute located at Los Banos near Manila, is a leading institute of global repute.
Through scientific research and development, it has developed better quality of rice seed and helped the global community including Indian scientists in addressing issues of food security.
A large number of Indian scientists are also working in the institute. The institute will also soon set up its South Asian Regional Centre in Varanasi, Mr Modi's parliamentary constituency.
This will be the first center outside Philippines. The Mahaveer Philippines Foundation is an associate centre of Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti based in Jaipur, which is famous for "Jaipur Foot'. The philanthropic organization, which has been set up by eminent Filipinos and Indian expat community, has distributed free "Jaipur Foot' to needy amputees.
Mr Modi will also address the ASEAN Business Investment Summit,while other meetings are also lined up either on Monday or Tuesday. Among them the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will try to take a call on free trade and non-tarrif barriers.
The RCEP in effect comprises of 10-member, ASEAN members and also and six other countries that are India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand. Officials of 16 member nations met here at the margins of high profile ASEAN Summit and other meetings on Sunday.
UNI
This year's theme - 'Partnering for Change, Engaging the World' best captures the geo-political situation in the region, while covers the complexities faced by ASEAN as a group and also by a few individual nations. The year 2017 also marks the 50th anniversary of the ASEAN.
The 31st Summit will take place alongside related meetings and a special celebration of 'ASEAN@50'. The ten members of ASEAN include Brunei Darussalam,Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia,Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The occasion also coincides with the ASEAN-India Summit. PM Modi arrived here on Monday to a grand reception by Indian diaspora. "Enthusiastic welcome by Indian Diaspora. PM @narendramodi greeted by members of Diaspora, who form an important niche group of Filipino society," MEA spokesman Raveesh Kumar tweeted. On the eve of his visit, Prime Minister Modi said, "My participation in the meet symbolizes India's commitment to continue deepening relationship with ASEAN Member States, in particular, and with the Indo-Pacific region, in general, within the framework of my Government's Act East Policy". The Ministry of External Affairs sources have confirmed Prime Minister's meeting the US President Donald Trump here on the sidelines of ASEAN meets on Monday. Sources said the two leaders will hold one-on-one talks for over half-an-hour minute on Monday afternoon. Mr Trump arrived Manila as part of his five-nation Asia tour of Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Both Mr Modi and the US President will discuss security scenario especially in Indo-Pacific region. Besides key bilateral meetings, including the one with the Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, Prime Minister Modi will visit International Rice Institute and Mahaveer Philippines Foundation. The world famous 'Jaipur Foot', made by Rajasthan based Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti, is to get a pat on its back from Prime Minister. Mr Modi will meet members of the Indian community at a reception to be hosted by Indian envoy in Philippines. The International Rice Research Institute located at Los Banos near Manila, is a leading institute of global repute.
Through scientific research and development, it has developed better quality of rice seed and helped the global community including Indian scientists in addressing issues of food security.
A large number of Indian scientists are also working in the institute. The institute will also soon set up its South Asian Regional Centre in Varanasi, Mr Modi's parliamentary constituency.
This will be the first center outside Philippines. The Mahaveer Philippines Foundation is an associate centre of Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti based in Jaipur, which is famous for "Jaipur Foot'. The philanthropic organization, which has been set up by eminent Filipinos and Indian expat community, has distributed free "Jaipur Foot' to needy amputees.
Mr Modi will also address the ASEAN Business Investment Summit,while other meetings are also lined up either on Monday or Tuesday. Among them the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will try to take a call on free trade and non-tarrif barriers.
The RCEP in effect comprises of 10-member, ASEAN members and also and six other countries that are India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand. Officials of 16 member nations met here at the margins of high profile ASEAN Summit and other meetings on Sunday.
UNI
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