Modi to visit Manila for ASEAN Summit; maritime security, trade on agenda
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is traveling to Manila for the India-ASEAN and East Asia summits. The agenda focuses on maritime security, trade, and potential Quad discussions involving the U.S., Japan, and Australia.
Why it matters
The visit highlights India's strategic pivot toward the Indo-Pacific and its efforts to strengthen regional security alliances against shifting geopolitical dynamics.
New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Manila on Monday (November 16, 2026) for a three-day visit to attend the annual India-ASEAN summit that is expected to focus on boosting maritime security cooperation and enhancing trade and investment ties. He will also attend the annual East Asia Summit. Philippines is hosting the summits in its capacity as the current chair of the 11-nation ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations). India ready to share battle-tested counter-terrorism expertise with ASEAN partners: Rajnath India ready to share battle-tested counter-terrorism expertise with ASEAN partners: Rajnath Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told the 13th ADMM-Plus in Cebu that India would share its operational experience through joint exercises, capacity-building programmes and intelligence sharing, and proposed a dedicated defence ‘Youth Bridge’ with ASEAN countries India ready to share battle-tested counter-terrorism expertise with ASEAN partners: Rajnath storyline 1 Mr.
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