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India-ASEAN Relations: Trade, Connectivity, and Security
July 19, 20265 min read
Introduction
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) comprises 10 member states: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia (Timor-Leste admitted in principle, 2022). India's engagement with ASEAN is a cornerstone of its Act East Policy, succeeding the Look East Policy initiated in 1991. The relationship is built on three pillars: security, economic cooperation, and socio-cultural collaboration.
Historical Evolution
| Period | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 1991 | Look East Policy launched under PM Narasimha Rao |
| 1996 | India becomes full Dialogue Partner of ASEAN |
| 2002 | First India-ASEAN Summit (Phnom Penh) |
| 2003 | India-ASEAN Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (Framework) |
| 2004 | India-ASEAN Partnership for Peace, Progress, and Shared Prosperity |
| 2010 | India-ASEAN Free Trade Area (FTA) in Goods |
| 2012 | Commemorative Summit (20 years), Strategic Partnership declared |
| 2014 | Act East Policy (modifiying Look East) under PM Modi |
| 2015 |
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