On 27th October, 2021, India participated in the 16th East Asia Summit (EAS) via videoconference. The summit was hosted by Brunei as EAS and ASEAN Chair.
It saw the participation of leaders from ASEAN countries and other EAS participating countries including Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, Russia, USA and India. The 17th East Asia Summit will be held in Cambodia in 2022.
Key Highlights
EAS’ Role: The important role of the EAS in strengthening multilateralism, maintaining an ASEAN-centered regional architecture, contributing to a rules-based approach managing inter-state relations in the region in accordance with international law in promoting strategic trust was ....
