PM Modi to Visit Manila for ASEAN-India & East Asia Summits

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Manila, Philippines, from November 16 to 17, 2026. He is undertaking this two-day official visit at the invitation of Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

During his stay in Manila, Prime Minister Modi will participate in two premier regional gatherings on November 17, 2026: the 23rd ASEAN-India Summit and the 21st East Asia Summit (EAS). The Philippines is hosting both summits in its capacity as the ASEAN Chair for 2026. This high-level diplomatic engagement underscores New Delhi’s commitment to strengthening multilateral cooperation across Southeast Asia and the broader Indo-Pacific.

Cornerstone of India’s Act East Policy

Relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) form a central pillar of India’s Act East Policy and its strategic vision for a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific.

The Prime Minister’s visit occurs during a milestone period in bilateral and regional diplomacy:

• 2026 Maritime Focus: India and ASEAN are actively celebrating 2026 as the ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation, prioritizing safe sea lanes, blue economy initiatives, and joint naval exercises.
• Upcoming 2027 Milestones: The two sides are preparing to commemorate 35 years of ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations and five years of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2027.

Agenda for the 23rd ASEAN-India Summit

At the 23rd ASEAN-India Summit, Prime Minister Modi and Southeast Asian leaders will review the progress of the ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Key discussions will focus on implementing the ASEAN-India Plan of Action (2026–2030). Leaders will evaluate ongoing projects and chart a forward-looking roadmap across trade, digital public infrastructure, clean energy, connectivity, and people-to-people exchanges. Strengthening supply chain resilience and expanding economic ties remain top priorities for both India and the ten-nation bloc.

Strategic Dialogue at the 21st East Asia Summit

Following the ASEAN-India engagements, Prime Minister Modi will join regional and global leaders at the 21st East Asia Summit (EAS). The EAS serves as the premier leaders-led forum in the Indo-Pacific for strategic dialogue and political cooperation.

During the summit, participating nations will exchange perspectives on pressing regional security challenges, maritime stability, economic recovery, and global geopolitical developments. India continues to support ASEAN centrality as the driving force behind regional peace and stability.

Bilateral Momentum Between India and the Philippines

Beyond multilateral summits, Prime Minister Modi’s presence in Manila reinforces growing bilateral ties between India and the Philippines. Under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s leadership, both democracies have expanded defense cooperation, maritime security dialogues, technology sharing, and trade partnerships.

Visit Snapshot: PM Modi in Manila (November 2026)