ASEAN Summit
- Indian Prime Minister is expected to attend the East Asia Summit (EAS), part of the upcoming
ASEAN summit, in Kuala Lumpur from October 26 to 28. - India’s participation highlights its role in regional and global groupings (Quad & BRICS).
- ASEAN meetings include review of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA).
Strategic Context
- India is host of the upcoming Quad Summit (likely 2026) and BRICS Summit (2026).
- India is the only common member between Quad and BRICS, linking U.S.-led and Russia/China-led groupings.
- Quad Members: Australia, India, Japan, and the United States.
- BRICS Initial 5 members : Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa
