| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 20th East Asia Summit (EAS) |
| Location | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Declaration Adopted | Kuala Lumpur Declaration |
| Main Focus | Reaffirming commitment to peace, stability, multilateralism, and promotion of responsible behaviour |
| Key Elements | - Reaffirmation of 2005 Kuala Lumpur Declaration and EAS milestones |
| - Recognition of geopolitical tensions, economic challenges, and trans-boundary security threats | |
| - Commitment to informal, leaders-led EAS format | |
| - Emphasis on ASEAN centrality in regional architecture | |
| - Promotion of transparent, predictable, and responsible behaviour | |
| - Prioritization of cooperation in development, security, disaster management, and regional architecture | |
| Strategic Significance | - Shared reference point for regional stability amidst global power dynamics |
| - Reaffirmation of a rules-based order and multilateral dialogue | |
| Diplomacy and Connectivity | - Supports ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP) |
| India's Role | Provides a platform for multilateral engagement and reinforces India's role in regional architecture |
| Static Facts | - 20th EAS edition |
| - Emphasis on ASEAN's central role and informal, leaders-led nature of EAS |
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