23rd ASEAN-India Summit and 21st East Asia Summit (EAS)

23rd ASEAN-India Summit

• The ASEAN-India Summit is an annual high-level meeting between India and ASEAN member states to review and strengthen bilateral cooperation.
• Origin: Annual ASEAN-India Summits began in 2002, and the 2026 meeting will be the 23rd edition.
• Members: India and all 11 ASEAN member states
• Host: The 23rd ASEAN-India Summit will be held in Manila, the Philippines.
• Theme: ‘Navigating Our Future, Together’
• Key Features:
  • Leaders will review the implementation of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) and discuss the future direction of cooperation.
  • The summit will review progress under the ASEAN-India Plan of Action for 2026–2030.
  • The summit takes place during 2026, observed as the ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation.
  • ASEAN has emerged as a major trading partner, with India’s trade with the region reaching approximately US$122 billion.

21st East Asia Summit (EAS)

• The East Asia Summit is a leaders-led forum for dialogue on strategic, political and economic issues to promote peace, stability and prosperity in East Asia.
• Origin: Established in 2005, with its first summit held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • The 2026 meeting will be the 21st edition.
• Members: 19 members, including 11 ASEAN countries, Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Russia and the United States.
• Host: The Philippines is hosting the 21st East Asia Summit.
  • The chairmanship rotates annually among the 11 ASEAN Member States.
  • Singapore will host in 2027, followed by Thailand in 2028.
• Host: The 21st East Asia Summit will be held in Manila, the Philippines.
• Key Features:
  • Annual Meeting: It brings together Heads of State or Government of participating countries.
  • Regional and Global Issues: Leaders exchange views on regional and global concerns, including security issues and matters of common interest.