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India Gazette
a day ago
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- India Gazette
Secy East Kumaran meets S Korea's Dy Minister for Political Affairs, discuss Special Strategic Partnership
Penang [Malaysia], June 11 (ANI): Secretary East, P Kumaran met South Korea's Political Affairs Deputy Minister Chung Byung-won on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit Meet on Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), said. As per the MEA, Secy East extended congratulations to the Deputy Minister on the recently concluded successful Presidential elections in South Korea. They also held discussions to strengthen the special strategic partnership between India and South Korea. MEA said in a post on X, 'Secretary (East) P. Kumaran met Mr. Chung Byung-won, Deputy Minister of Political Affairs, MoFA of Republic of Korea, on the sidelines of East Asia Summit Senior Officials' Meeting at Penang, Malaysia. Secretary (East) congratulated Deputy Minister on the successfully-conducted Presidential elections in RoK, and discussed ways to strengthen India-South Korea Special Strategic Partnership and impart renewed momentum to the bilateral agenda.' Secretary (East), P Kumaran represented India at the East Asia Summit Senior Officials' Meeting (EAS SOM) held on June 10, June 11and the ASEAN Regional Forum Senior Officials' Meeting (ARF SOM) on June 11 in Penang, Malaysia, the current ASEAN Chair. These meetings were attended by Senior Officials of participating countries of EAS and ARF and were chaired by Dato' Sri Amran Mohamed Zin, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), said in an official statement. As per the MEA, Secretary (East), in his intervention at the EAS SOM, underlined the important role played by the leaders-led EAS platform to promote peace, security and stability in the Indo-Pacific; highlighted the strong convergence between the Indo-Pacific Oceans' Initiative (IPOI) and the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP); expressed constructive support for the proposed outcome documents for the 20th East Asia Summit and discussed regional and international issues. Secretary (East) also invited EAS Participating Countries for the upcoming activities being hosted in India, including the EAS Knowledge Exchange Workshop on Energy Efficiency Policies and Programs - Mission LiFE and Conclave of EAS Heads of Higher Education Institutions at Nalanda University. Secretary (East) appreciated the role of the ASEAN-led mechanisms, and ARF and EAS in particular, in the emerging regional architecture for promoting mutual trust and understanding in the region. He shared India's grave concerns about the threat posed by state sponsored terrorism in light of the heinous terror attack in Pahalgam in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. He outlined that India's response in Operation Sindoor was measured, non-escalatory, proportionate and responsible. (ANI)
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Secy East P Kumaran shares India's concerns on state sponsored terrorism at EAS, ASEAN meet
New Delhi [India], June 11 (ANI): Secretary (East), P Kumaran represented India at the East Asia Summit Senior Officials' Meeting (EAS SOM) held on June 10 June and the ASEAN Regional Forum Senior Officials' Meeting (ARF SOM) on June 11 in Penang, Malaysia, the current ASEAN Chair. These meetings were attended by Senior Officials of participating countries of EAS and ARF and were chaired by Dato' Sri Amran Mohamed Zin, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), said in an official statement. As per the MEA, Secretary (East), in his intervention at the EAS SOM, underlined the important role played by the leaders-led EAS platform to promote peace, security and stability in the Indo-Pacific; highlighted the strong convergence between the Indo-Pacific Oceans' Initiative (IPOI) and the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP); expressed constructive support for the proposed outcome documents for the 20th East Asia Summit and discussed regional and international issues. Secretary (East) also invited EAS Participating Countries for the upcoming activities being hosted in India, including the EAS Knowledge Exchange Workshop on Energy Efficiency Policies and Programs - Mission LiFE and Conclave of EAS Heads of Higher Education Institutions at Nalanda University. Secretary (East) appreciated the role of the ASEAN-led mechanisms, and ARF and EAS in particular, in the emerging regional architecture for promoting mutual trust and understanding in the region. He shared India's grave concerns about the threat posed by state sponsored terrorism in light of the heinous terror attack in Pahalgam in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. He outlined that India's response in Operation Sindoor was measured, non-escalatory, proportionate and responsible. As per the MEA statement, at the ARF SOM, activities and exchanges under ARF over the past year were reviewed and future plans and activities were discussed at the meeting. Senior Officials exchanged views on regional and international developments, including important issues such as terrorism, maritime and cyber security, among others. Secretary (East) also highlighted India's active participation in the different intersessional activities of ARF, such as the 16th Inter-sessional Meeting on Maritime Security and the 16th Inter-Sessional Meeting on Non-Proliferation and Disarmament. The MEA noted that during the visit, Secretary (East) held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Australia, Brunei, Malaysia, New Zealand, Korea and Singapore. (ANI)
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First Post
2 days ago
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India briefs ASEAN on 'Operation Sindoor' at crucial East Asia Summit meeting in Malaysia
Kumaran's briefing came as part of India's wider engagement at two back-to-back regional forums - the East Asia Summit Senior Officials' Meeting on June 10 and the ASEAN Regional Forum Senior Officials' Meeting on June 11 read more Secretary (East) P. Kumaran led the delegation at the East Asia Summit Senior Officials' Meeting held in Penang, Malaysia. Image Courtesy: X/@MEAIndia Periasamy Kumaran, Joint Secretary at India's Ministry of External Affairs, on Tuesday briefed senior ASEAN officials on Operation Sindoor during the East Asia Summit Senior Officials' Meeting (EAS SOM) held in Penang, Malaysia. Kumaran's briefing came as part of India's wider engagement at two back-to-back regional forums - the EAS SOM on June 10 and the ASEAN Regional Forum Senior Officials' Meeting (ARF SOM) on June 11. Secretary (East) P. Kumaran led the delegation at the East Asia Summit Senior Officials' Meeting held in Penang, Malaysia. Secretary (East) underlined the important role of EAS towards promoting free, open, inclusive & rules-based Indo-Pacific as this premier leaders-led… — Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 11, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Both meetings were chaired by Dato' Sri Amran Mohamed Zin, Secretary General of Malaysia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and brought together senior representatives from member countries. 'During the EAS SOM, Kumaran underlined the East Asia Summit's key role in fostering peace, security, and stability in the Indo-Pacific. He highlighted the convergence between India's Indo-Pacific Oceans' Initiative (IPOI) and ASEAN's Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP), and voiced India's support for the proposed outcome documents for the 20th EAS. He also discussed a range of regional and global issues with other delegates,' said MEA in a statement. Kumaran invited member states to participate in upcoming Indian-hosted events, including the EAS Knowledge Exchange Workshop on Energy Efficiency under the Mission LiFE programme, and a conclave of EAS Heads of Higher Education Institutions at Nalanda University. At the ARF SOM, discussions centered on enhancing cooperation in areas such as counter-terrorism, maritime security, and cyber security. Addressing the forum, Kumaran voiced India's concern over state-sponsored terrorism, citing the April 22 terror attack in , Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. He described India's military response 'Operation Sindoor' as 'measured, proportionate, non-escalatory, and responsible.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD According to the Ministry of External Affairs, Kumaran also held bilateral meetings with senior officials from Australia, Brunei, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Korea, and Singapore during his visit. The meetings come amid reports that Pakistan is seeking full dialogue partner status in ASEAN through Malaysia, adding a layer of geopolitical significance to India's outreach. With inputs from agencies
Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
India bats for global action in fighting terrorism during key East Asia Summit meeting
Kuala Lumpur: India on Wednesday called for collective action in addressing the menace of terrorism that poses a serious threat to peace, security and development of the entire region. Addressing the East Asia Summit Senior Officials' Meeting (EAS SOM) in Malaysia's Penang, P. Kumaran, Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs, underlined the important role of EAS towards promoting free, open, inclusive and rules-based Indo-Pacific. Kumaran, who led the Indian delegation at the summit, shared New Delhi's position on regional and international issues as the premier leaders-led mechanism marks its 20th anniversary this year. Secretary (East) P. Kumaran also met with Amran Mohammed Zin, Secretary General at Malaysia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit (EAS) and ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) SOM in Penang. "Held discussions to fully realise the India-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established during the visit of PM YAB Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia, to India in August 2024. Congratulated Secretary General on successful adoption of 'ASEAN Community Vision 2045' under Malaysia's chairmanship of ASEAN. Also discussed ways to widen India's engagement with ASEAN in the context EAS and ASEAN-India Summit framework to strengthen the ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, and exchanged views on other regional and multilateral issues," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) posted on X. The MEA official also met Chung Byung-won, Deputy Minister of Political Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of South Korea, on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit Senior Officials' Meeting. He congratulated the Deputy Minister on the successfully-conducted Presidential elections in South Korea, and discussed ways to strengthen India-South Korea Special Strategic Partnership and impart renewed momentum to the bilateral agenda. On Tuesday, Kumaran met Hajah Johariah Binti Abdul Wahab, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam, on the margins of the meeting with the two sides discussing ways to further deepen the enhanced partnership between India and Brunei Darussalam bilaterally, as also cooperation under ASEAN and other frameworks. Kumaran also held discussions on bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest with Australia's Michelle Chan who heads the Office of Southeast Asia. Earlier on Monday, he interacted with Ambassador Kung Phoak, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia. Underlining the close partnership between India and Cambodia, the two sides discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation bilaterally and under the ASEAN framework. The East Asia Summit (EAS) Senior Officials' Meeting, attended by EAS Senior Officials and the Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Political-Security Community, reviewed the progress of implementation of the EAS Plan of Action (2024-2028) and exchanged views on regional and international developments. The meeting also discussed preparations for the 15th EAS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in July and the 20th East Asia Summit in October 2025. The EAS is the premier leaders-led forum in the Asia-Pacific. Since its inception in 2005, it has played a significant role in the strategic, geopolitical and economic evolution of East Asia. It comprises 18 participating countries. Apart from the 10 ASEAN Member states, namely Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, the EAS includes India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, United States and Russia.
News18
2 days ago
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- News18
India Briefs ASEAN On Operation Sindoor At Key East Asia Summit Meeting In Malaysia
Last Updated: Secretary Kumaran also highlighted the role of the East Asia Summit in promoting peace, security, and stability across the Indo-Pacific region Periasamy Kumaran, Joint Secretary at Ministry of External Affairs, on Tuesday briefed senior officials from ASEAN countries on Operation Sindoor at the East Asia Summit Senior Officials' Meeting held in Penang, Malaysia. Kumaran attended the East Asia Summit Senior Officials' Meeting (EAS SOM) on June 10 and the ASEAN Regional Forum Senior Officials' Meeting (ARF SOM) on June 11. The meetings brought together senior officials from participating countries of both forums and were chaired by Dato' Sri Amran Mohamed Zin, Secretary General of Malaysia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the EAS SOM, Secretary Kumaran also highlighted the role of the East Asia Summit in promoting peace, security, and stability across the Indo-Pacific region. He emphasised the alignment between India's Indo-Pacific Oceans' Initiative (IPOI) and the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP). He also expressed India's support for the proposed outcome documents for the 20th East Asia Summit and discussed regional and global issues with other members. Secretary (East) P. Kumaran led the delegation at the East Asia Summit Senior Officials' Meeting held in Penang, (East) underlined the important role of EAS towards promoting free, open, inclusive & rules-based Indo-Pacific as this premier leaders-led… — Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 11, 2025 Secretary Kumaran invited all participating countries to take part in upcoming activities in India, including the EAS Knowledge Exchange Workshop on Energy Efficiency Policies under the Mission LiFE programme, and a conclave of EAS Heads of Higher Education Institutions at Nalanda University. At the ASEAN Regional Forum SOM, the focus was on reviewing past activities and planning future cooperation on issues such as terrorism, maritime security, and cyber security. Secretary Kumaran expressed India's concern over state-sponsored terrorism, referring to the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. He explained that India's response through Operation Sindoor was measured, proportionate, non-escalatory, and responsible. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also noted that Secretary Kumaran took part in bilateral meetings with officials from Australia, Brunei, Malaysia, New Zealand, Korea, and Singapore during his visit. This engagement comes at a time when Pakistan is seeking to become a full dialogue partner of ASEAN through Malaysia. (With inputs from agencies)
