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Source: The post on PM Modi Unveils 10-Point Plan at the 2024 ASEAN-India Summit is based on the article “ASEAN Summit 2024: PM Modi unveils 10-point plan to strengthen India-ASEAN relations” published in “Indian Express” on 11th October 2024.
Why in the News?
Recently, 21st ASEAN-India Summit was held in Vientiane, Laos. It mainly focus on strengthening India-ASEAN relations through dialogue and cooperation.
About 10-Point Plan for India-ASEAN Relations
1. ASEAN-India Year of Tourism (2025): India to contribute USD 5 million towards joint activities.
2. Celebration of a Decade of Act East Policy: Activities include Youth Summit, Start-up Festival, Hackathon, Music Festival, and Delhi Dialogue.
3. Women Scientists Conclave: Organize the conclave under the ASEAN-India Science and Technology Development Fund.
4. Increased Scholarships for ASEAN Students: Double scholarships at Nalanda University and new scholarships at Agricultural Universities in India.
5. Review of Trade in Goods Agreement: Set for completion by 2025 to enhance trade relations.
6. Disaster Resilience: India to provide USD 5 million to support resilience initiatives.
7. Health Ministers’ Track: Initiate a new mechanism to enhance health resilience.
8. ASEAN-India Cyber Policy Dialogue: Establish regular dialogues to strengthen digital and cyber resilience.
9. Green Hydrogen Workshop: Workshop to explore green hydrogen as a sustainable energy source.
10. ‘Plant a Tree for Mother’ Campaign: Invite ASEAN leaders to join the campaign for climate resilience.
Key Themes of Cooperation
Regional Security: Emphasis on maintaining peace, stability, maritime safety, and freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific.
Maritime Security: Commitment to peaceful resolutions in the South China Sea, with references to UNCLOS and the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties.
Defense Cooperation: Focus areas include cybersecurity, counter-terrorism, and joint military exercises.
Digital Transformation and Emerging Technologies: Areas of Focus inncludes AI, Blockchain, IoT, Robotics, Quantum Computing, and 6-G Technology.Joint efforts in digital public infrastructure, fintech, and cybersecurity.
Trade Relations: India’s trade with ASEAN has nearly doubled in the past decade, surpassing USD 130 billion.
UPSC Syllabus: International relations
