Nov 13, 2017 09:30 (IST)
The 31st ASEAN Summit officially began in Manila today. PM Modi and leaders from other countries gathered to attend the colourful opening ceremony at the Cultural Centre of the Philippines in Pasay City. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who chairs this year's ASEAN Summit, officially opened the ceremony. "India cherishes the strong ties with the @ASEAN family," PM Modi tweeted. ASEAN is celebrating "50 years of robust cooperation," the post further mentioned.