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The 49th ASEAN Summit began in Manila, Philippines, on 15 November 2026, with the theme ‘Navigating Our Future Together’. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the summit on 16 and 17 November, focusing on regional cooperation and international partnerships.
On the sidelines of the summit, the leaders of India, the United States, Japan and Australia — the Quad grouping — are expected to meet on 17 November 2026, with critical minerals and maritime security in focus.
## Why this summit matters
The ASEAN Summit brings together Southeast Asian leaders with dialogue partners including India, the US, Japan and Australia. This year’s meeting comes at a time of trade tensions, supply-chain concerns and security challenges across the Indo-Pacific.
The Quad meeting in Manila is notable because the four leaders are meeting in a non-Quad country for the first time. The agenda is expected to cover critical minerals, energy supply chains, maritime security and the safety of seafarers.
Sources: Akashvani (AIR) News, 15 November 2026; CareerIndia, 15 November 2026; The Hindu, 15 November 2026 (via Samata IAS Academy).
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