ASEAN Summit 2025: PM Modi Participates Online as East Timor Joins Bloc

The 47th ASEAN Summit began in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, under the theme “Inclusivity and Sustainability.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the meetings virtually, reaffirming India’s commitment to deepen the ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Global leaders, including heads from the US, China, Japan, South Korea, and other nations, are participating in the three-day event from October 26 to 28, 2025.

ASEAN Summit 2025: PM Modi Participates Online as East Timor Joins Bloc

Key Points

• The 47th ASEAN Summit officially began in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, hosted by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
• The summit’s theme is “Inclusivity and Sustainability.”
• PM Narendra Modi is attending the summit virtually from India.
• More than 30 world leaders and 10 ASEAN member states are participating.
• US President Donald Trump is attending in person and will witness a peace accord signing between Cambodia and Thailand.
• Other key leaders attending include:
  • China’s Premier Li Qiang
  • Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi (Japan’s first female Prime Minister)
  • South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung
  • Brazil’s President Lula da Silva
  • Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese
  • Canada’s PM Mark Carney
  • New Zealand’s PM Christopher Luxon
• From ASEAN: leaders of Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore, Cambodia, Vietnam, Philippines, Laos, Thailand, and East Timor are attending.
• East Timor (Timor-Leste) will be officially recognized as ASEAN’s 11th member during the summit.
• Over 10,000 police officers have been deployed for security in Kuala Lumpur.
• Myanmar’s military leadership was not invited due to the ongoing 2021 coup situation.
• Russia is represented by Deputy PM Alexander Novak, not President Putin.
• Global institutions like the UN, IMF, and World Bank are also attending.
• Key discussion topics:
  • US tariffs on Asian nations
  • China’s rare earth mineral export restrictions
  • Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade expansion
  • Rohingya crisis and Myanmar’s civil conflict
  • Tensions in the South China Sea
  • ASEAN statement on Gaza ceasefire (since Oct 10)
• The RCEP trade deal remains a major focus as it covers nearly one-third of global GDP and trade.

Question & Answer

Q1. Where is the 47th ASEAN Summit being held?
(a) Jakarta
(b) Bangkok
(c) Kuala Lumpur
(d) Singapore
Answer: Kuala Lumpur

Q2. What is the theme of the 47th ASEAN Summit?
(a) Peace and Progress
(b) Inclusivity and Sustainability
(c) Growth and Unity
(d) Prosperity for All
Answer: Inclusivity and Sustainability

Q3. Who is hosting the 47th ASEAN Summit?
(a) Lee Jae Myung
(b) Jose Ramos-Horta
(c) Anwar Ibrahim
(d) Li Qiang
Answer: Anwar Ibrahim

Q4. How is Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the ASEAN Summit?
(a) In person
(b) Through recorded message
(c) Virtually
(d) Not attending
Answer: Virtually

Q5. Which country is officially becoming ASEAN’s 11th member during the summit?
(a) Myanmar
(b) Papua New Guinea
(c) East Timor (Timor-Leste)
(d) Fiji
Answer: East Timor (Timor-Leste)

Q6. Which of the following countries is not represented by its head of state?
(a) Russia
(b) China
(c) Japan
(d) South Korea
Answer: Russia

Q7. When was ASEAN founded?
(a) 1965
(b) 1967
(c) 1970
(d) 1975
Answer: 1967

Q8. What is the main focus of the RCEP deal discussed at the summit?
(a) Defence alliance
(b) Trade and economy
(c) Environmental protection
(d) Education
Answer: Trade and economy

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