India PM Modi to attend ASEAN summit virtually, ruling out Trump meeting
PM Modi will join the 47th ASEAN Summit virtually due to Deepavali celebrations, ending chances of a face-to-face meeting with US President Trump amid stalled trade negotiations and tariff disputes.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the ASEAN summit virtually due to scheduling issues and ongoing Deepavali celebrations in India.
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will represent India at the summit, which is scheduled for October 26 to 28 in Kuala Lumpur.
- The lack of a Modi-Trump meeting highlights the continued tensions in India-U.S. relations, particularly around trade discussions.
- India's strategic partnership with ASEAN reflects a commitment to strengthen ties amid growing geopolitical tensions in the region.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Kuala Lumpur this week virtually is likely to mean he will miss his last chance to meet US President Donald Trump this year, leaving tariff and trade issues unresolved, Indian media reported.
Modi to attend ASEAN summit virtually, ruling out Trump meeting
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India PM Modi to attend ASEAN summit virtually, ruling out Trump meeting
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate virtually in the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, ruling out a possible meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and indicating New Delhi and Washington may not be close to sealing a trade deal.
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