Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Manila, the Philippines, on November 16 and 17, 2026, at the invitation of Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. During the visit, he will participate in the 23rd ASEAN-India Summit and the 21st East Asia Summit (EAS), scheduled for November 17.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced the visit, noting that the Philippines is hosting both meetings as the Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for 2026.
The 23rd ASEAN-India Summit will review progress in implementing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and ASEAN.
Leaders are expected to discuss the ASEAN-India Plan of Action for 2026–2030 and identify priorities for future cooperation.
The 21st East Asia Summit will provide an opportunity for leaders from ASEAN member states and other participating countries to exchange views on regional and global developments.
India’s partnership with ASEAN remains an important pillar of its Act East Policy and its vision for the Indo-Pacific region.
The year 2026 is being observed as the ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation, highlighting the importance of maritime engagement between the two sides.
India and ASEAN will also mark two significant milestones in 2027: 35 years of Dialogue Relations and five years of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
The visit provides an opportunity for India to engage with ASEAN leaders on regional cooperation, maritime issues and broader Indo-Pacific developments.
The discussions at both summits are expected to review existing commitments and explore the future direction of India’s engagement with Southeast Asian countries and other regional partners.
