External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today met Foreign Minister of Vietnam M Le Hoai Trung on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia.
In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said that the two leaders discussed deepening of Strategic partnership and bilateral economic engagement between India and Vietnam.
Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister also met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Alabanese on the sidelines of the Summit.
“A first meeting with FM Le Hoai Trung of Vietnam. Discussed deepening of our strategic partnership and bilateral economic engagement,” EAM Jaishankar posted on X. Earlier in September, EAM Jaishankar congratulated Le Hoai Trung and people of Vietnam on their National Day and noted that the strategic partnership between two nations is growing steadily.
In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar wrote, “Congratulations to Acting FM Le Hoai Trung, the Government and the people of Vietnam on the 80th anniversary of their National Day. Our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is growing steadily from strength to strength.”
EAM Jaishankar, who delivered India’s national statement at the East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, also met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday. He also held discussions with Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi as both ministers discussed expanding bilateral ties and agreed to work closely to implement the joint vision for the next decade of India-Japan cooperation.
Following their meeting, EAM Jaishankar in a post on X wrote, “Delighted to meet FM Motegi Toshimitsu of Japan. Held wide-ranging discussions on our bilateral ties. Agreed to work closely to implement the joint vision for the next decade of our cooperation. Also exchanged perspectives on the global situation and our Indo Pacific cooperation.
Our conversation reflected the strength and warmth of our Special Strategic and Global Partnership.” EAM Jaishankar also held a meeting with his Malaysian counterpart Mohamad Haji Hasan in Kuala Lumpur and discussed the ongoing progress in bilateral cooperation. During the meeting, EAM Jaishankar and Mohamad Haji Hasan also discussed the current situation in Myanmar.
Malaysia, as the Chair of ASEAN, is hosting the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits under the theme ‘Inclusivity and Sustainability’ in Kuala Lumpur.
“A warm meeting with FM Mohamad Haji Hasan of Malaysia. Conveyed our best wishes for successful ASEAN and East Asia Summits. Discussed the progress in our bilateral cooperation. Exchanged views on the Myanmar situation,” EAM Jaishankar posted on X.
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External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the sidelines of 20th East Asia Summit (EAS) in Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur on Monday.
In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar wrote, “Nice to meet PM Anthony Albanese of Australia on the sidelines of 20th East Asia Summit.”
Earlier in the day, Albanese called Quad an “important forum” and “important vehicle” for Australia, India, Japan and the United States to engage. While addressing a press conference in Kuala Lumpur, he expressed hope that the Quad leaders meeting will be held in the first quarter of 2026.
When asked about his view on the future of the Quad, Albanese responded, “The Quad is an important forum and an important vehicle for us to engage Australia, the United States, Japan and India. I’m hopeful that there will be a meeting in the first quarter, I would hope, of next year.
Prime Minister Modi is due to host the Quad meeting. This is a busy summit season. President Trump has a busy period. He is travelling to Japan, but also having the meeting in Korea with President Xi. We welcome the fact that the leaders of the two largest economies in the world are having that direct engagement.”
Quad brings together four countries – India, Australia, Japan, and the United States, with a commitment to work as a force for global good and to support a free and open Indo-Pacific that is prosperous and resilient.
The next Quad Leaders’ Summit is due to be held in India. The US Secretary of State and the Foreign Ministers of Australia, India, and Japan met in Washington on July 1, 2025 for the 10th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.
The first Quad Leaders’ Summit was held in virtual format on March 12, 2021, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated along with leaders of Australia, Japan and the US. The second Quad Leaders’ Summit (first in-person) was held in Washington on September 24, 2021.
The third Quad Leaders’ Summit was held virtually on March 3, 2022. The fourth Quad Leaders’ Summit (second in-person) was hosted by Japan on May 24, 2022.
The fifth Quad Leaders’ Summit (third in-person) was held in Japan’s Hiroshima on May 20, 2023. The sixth Quad Leaders’ Summit (fourth in-person) was held in Wilmington, Delaware on September 21, 2024.