East Asia Summit
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Why in news?
- At East Asia Summit, PM Modi reaffirmed India's focus on free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific and the principle of “ASEAN Centrality” in the region.
- India remained committed to strengthening respect for shared values of multilateralism, rules-based international order, international law and sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations.
- The PM also raised the idea of developing global standards on cyber security.
16th East Asia Summit outcomes:
About East Asia Summit:
- The East Asia Summit is a premier leaders-led forum in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Since its inception in 2005, it has played a key role in the strategic and geopolitical evolution of east Asia.
- Apart from the 10 ASEAN member states, East Asia Summit includes India, China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Russia.
- India, being a founding member of the East Asia Summit, is committed to strengthening the East Asia Summit and making it more effective for dealing with contemporary challenges.
- ASEAN-India summits are held annually and provide the opportunity for India and ASEAN to engage at the highest levels.
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