US EditionIndia PM Modi to attend ASEAN summit virtually, ruling out Trump meeting
PM Modi will attend the 47th ASEAN Summit virtually due to Deepavali celebrations, with External Affairs Minister Jaishankar representing India amid unresolved US-India trade talks.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the ASEAN Summit virtually due to scheduling conflicts, confirmed by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on October 22, 2025.
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will represent India at the meetings from October 26 to 28, as reported by PTI.
- Modi's absence from the summit is linked to Diwali celebrations, as indicated by Anwar Ibrahim following a conversation with Modi.
- Congress leader Jairam Ramesh suggested Modi is avoiding a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump to prevent potential political issues.
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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.
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