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PM Modi unlikely to attend Asean summit

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unlikely to travel to Malaysia to participate in the meetings related to the ASEAN summit beginning Sunday (October 26, 2025) due to scheduling issues, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday (October 22, 2025).

It is learnt that External AffairsExternal AffairsExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will represent India at the meetings.

The ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) summit will be held in Kuala Lumpur from October 26 to 28.

There is no official word on India's level of participation at the deliberations related to the summit.