PM Modi outlines global challenges at 14th East Asia Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is now attending the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) summit in Bangkok.

Earlier, Mr Modi speaking at the 14th East Asia Summit, outlined global challenges facing the world today.  He also highlighted the need for working together to find out common solutions.  

East Asia Summit is a leaders-led platform, where discussions are held on various developments in the region. 

The agenda for this edition of the summit was to review the future direction of East Asia Summit co-operation and exchange views on regional and international issues. 

Mr Modi also met Prime Minister of Vietnam on the sidelines of the summit. Minister



Narendra also met his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit. Both the leaders reviewed the evolving security scenario in the Indo-Pacific and agreed to further bolster bilateral cooperation in third countries for peace, prosperity and development in the region.

In a tweet, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar wrote, Prime minister said that he eagerly looked forward to welcoming the Japanese prime minister in India next month for the annual India-Japan summit. 

Mr Modi also said that he was convinced of the success of the forthcoming annual summit in further deepening the India-Japan special strategic and global partnership.