NEW DELHI, Nov 12 — Asean and India have raised their relations to the level of a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’, according to a joint statement on Saturday.
The announcement came as the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and India held the 19th Asean-India Summit in Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh.
By elevating their relationship, the two sides hope to work more closely in a wide range of areas, including trade, transportation, economy, defence and culture.
The two sides agreed to promote the revival of tourism and related industries which have been severely hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The joint statement noted that they will ‘continue to work together on regional and global issues of common concern while endeavouring to strengthen our partnership through the Asean-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which shall contribute to further strengthening ASEAN-India relations through strategic cooperation for peace, stability and prosperity in the region’.
— Bernama
