India and Asean in a joint statement reaffirmed the significance of preserving and advancing peace, stability, maritime safety, freedom of navigation, and overflight, as well as their commitment to peacefully resolving disputes in accordance with international law.
They called for establishing a comprehensive strategic partnership and enhancing cooperation against terrorism as Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed the 19th Asean-India Summit in Phnom Penh.
According to the joint statement, the Asean states valued India's support for Asean's central role in the developing regional architecture and its ongoing contribution to regional peace, security, and prosperity as well as Asean integration and the Asean community-building process. The previously agreed-upon "informal meeting" of the defence ministers of India and Asean is also anticipated to happen soon.
Additionally, India and Asean decided to strengthen their collaboration in the fight against terrorism and transnational crimes, such as cybercrime, human and drug trafficking, international economic crimes, and money laundering. Additionally, they demanded increased collaboration in military medicine.
Dhankhar and Cambodian PM Hun Sen held discussions on ways to further enhance bilateral ties, including in areas like human resources, de-mining and development projects.
