India Prepares for ASEAN–India and East Asia Summits in Manila

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Manila on November 16–17 for the ASEAN–India Summit and East Asia Summit, according to the official visit announcement. Follow HilluBhai news for more updates.

Politics News • Updated 14 November 2026

Key details

India’s announced participation

The November 12 government release says both summits are being hosted on November 17. The invitation came from Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., whose country holds the ASEAN chair in 2026.

Cooperation under review

The ASEAN–India meeting will examine progress in the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, including its 2026–2030 Plan of Action. The release places the engagement within India’s Act East Policy and its Indo-Pacific approach. The East Asia Summit provides a wider forum for regional and global issues.

The distinction from ASEAN’s internal summit

India participates as a partner in the related summit framework. This is separate from ASEAN members’ own internal leaders’ discussions. The announced visit is prospective: outcomes, bilateral meetings and new agreements should be reported only after confirmation. The substantive test will be whether discussions lead to clear responsibilities, timelines and follow-up programmes.

Reporting basis: Government of India visit announcement issued through PIB, November 12, 2026.

Featured image: AI-generated category illustration, not a photograph of the reported event.