Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: MEA
Context: India’s External Affairs Minister, delivered remarks at the 1st ASEAN Future Forum.
- India supports ASEAN unity and centrality, emphasizing the importance of a strong and unified ASEAN in the Indo-Pacific region.
About ASEAN Future Forum:
- It was proposed by Vietnam at the 43rd ASEAN Summit in 2023.
- It is a common platform for ASEAN member states as well as partner countries to share new ideas and policy recommendations.
- It aims to contribute to promoting and shaping ASEAN’s development path.
