Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Manila, the Philippines, from November 16 to 17, 2026, to participate in the 23rd ASEAN-India Summit and the 21st East Asia Summit (EAS). The Prime Minister’s Office confirmed the visit in an announcement posted on November 12.
The visit is being undertaken at the invitation of Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. The Philippines is hosting the two regional meetings as the ASEAN Chair for 2026, with both summits scheduled for November 17.
What is on the agenda?
At the ASEAN-India Summit, leaders are expected to review progress in the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, including implementation of the ASEAN-India Plan of Action for 2026–2030, and discuss the future direction of cooperation.
The East Asia Summit will provide a forum for India, ASEAN members and other participating countries to exchange views on regional and global issues. The Prime Minister’s Office described India-ASEAN relations as a central pillar of India’s Act East Policy and its Indo-Pacific vision.
Why the visit matters
India and ASEAN are observing 2026 as the ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation. The two sides will also mark 35 years of Dialogue Relations and five years of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2027.
The Manila meetings are expected to provide an opportunity to discuss maritime cooperation, connectivity, trade, regional security and broader Indo-Pacific developments. Specific bilateral agreements or announcements should be confirmed after the meetings.
