India, the US, Australia and Japan collectively came out in strong\nsupport of an ASEAN-led mechanism in the regional architecture for Indo-Pacific\nregion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Senior officials of the four countries, at a meeting in\nBangkok, also reaffirmed the commitment towards a free, open, prosperous and\ninclusive Indo-Pacific Region based on shared values and principles, the\nexternal affairs ministry said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe participants reiterated their strong support for\nASEAN-Centrality and ASEAN-led mechanisms in the regional architecture for the\nIndo-Pacific and in this regard welcomed the initiative of ASEAN towards a\ncommon vision for the Indo-Pacific,\u201d the MEA said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)\nis considered one of the most influential groupings in the region and India and\nseveral other countries including the US, China, Japan and Australia are its\ndialogue partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In November 2017, India, the US, Australia and Japan gave\nshape to the long-pending \u201cQuad\u201d Coalition to develop a new strategy for\nkeeping the critical sea routes in the Indo-Pacific free of any influence. China\nhas been trying to expand its military presence in the Indo-Pacific region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The meeting in Bangkok took place for consultations on\nregional and global issues of common interest, the MEA said. It said a number\nof other issues including connectivity and infrastructure development, regional\nsecurity, counter-terrorism and maritime cooperation were discussed with a view\nto promoting peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey reaffirmed their commitment towards a free, open,\nprosperous and inclusive Indo-Pacific Region based on shared values and\nprinciples,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ties between India and ASEAN have been on an upswing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ASEAN region along with India accounts for 1.85 billion people, which is one fourth of the global population and their combined GDP has been estimated at over $3.8 trillion. The ASEAN comprises Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) comprises Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar.
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