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Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, and Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur on October 26, 2025. He conveyed Prime Minister Modi’s best wishes to PM Ibrahim for a successful summit, discussed bilateral cooperation and strategic partnerships with each counterpart, and exchanged views on global and regional scenarios. Prime Minister Modi also addressed the India-ASEAN summit virtually.

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Jaishankar Holds Bilateral Meetings at ASEAN Summit, Modi Addresses Gathering Virtually

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – October 27, 2025 – Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged in a series of high-level meetings on Sunday, October 26, 2025, on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Summit in Kuala Lumpur. The Minister’s diplomatic blitz aimed to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss regional cooperation.

A key meeting was held with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Minister Jaishankar conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s best wishes for a successful ASEAN Summit. “Honoured to meet Prime Minister @anwaribrahim of Malaysia,” Jaishankar posted on social media, adding he valued PM Ibrahim’s “thoughts on strengthening our bilateral cooperation and people-to-people linkages.”

Furthering India’s strategic partnerships, Jaishankar also met with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun. Discussions focused on expanding cooperation in key sectors, including automotive, electronics, semiconductor, defence, and shipbuilding. Jaishankar highlighted the “deepening of our Special Strategic Partnership” with the Republic of Korea.

The Minister also engaged with Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, exchanging views on the “global and regional scenario” and exploring opportunities to strengthen India-Singapore cooperation. A first meeting with Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow took place, with Jaishankar expressing his anticipation for working together to advance their Strategic Partnership.

In addition to the bilateral discussions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the India-ASEAN annual summit virtually on Sunday. The summit provides a crucial platform for India to engage with Southeast Asian nations on a range of issues, including trade, security, and cultural exchange.

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