What is the significance of ASEAN in India's Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific vision as per EAM Jaishankar
Highlight the role of ASEAN in India's foreign policy approach towards the East.
1. **ASEAN in India's Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific vision:**
- ASEAN holds strategic importance in India's Act East Policy as it provides connectivity to Southeast Asian countries.
- India's Indo-Pacific vision aims at promoting a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region, aligning with ASEAN's vision for the region.
- ASEAN plays a key role in India's foreign policy towards East Asia by providing a platform for engagement with major powers in the region.
- The Indo-Pacific region's stability and prosperity are essential for India's economic growth and security, with ASEAN acting as a bridge between Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean regions.
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