The two sides inked many agreements covering areas such as defence and security, maritime cooperation, trade, mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, science and technology, digital technology, tourism, peaceful uses of the outer space, and cultural exchange.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised their shared commitment to peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region, along with their determination to deepen the long-term strategic partnership between the countries.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 10 announced a 10-point plan to strengthen the India-ASEAN comprehensive strategic partnership and asserted that the ties with the regional grouping are critical to guiding Asia's future.

The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi and Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin on the sidelines of the 43rd ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Jakarta, Indonesia, on September 7.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that his trip to the Philippines for the India-ASEAN Summit shows the country's commitment to deepening ties with the ASEAN member states and the Indo-Pacific region as part of his “Act East Policy”.

India and Myanmar have agreed to enhance cooperation in many areas, including agriculture, renewable energy and electricity, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on October 19.