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Modi to join Asean-India Summit virtually due to scheduling issues
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the Asean-India Summit virtually due to scheduling conflicts and ongoing Deepavali celebrations. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent India at key meetings. Modi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim discussed strengthening bilateral ties during a recent conversation. Modi's absence is also linked to the Bihar assembly elections and pending US trade negotiations.

