PM Modi Skips Kuala Lampur, Will Attend ASEAN Summit Virtually
As Malaysia hosts the ASEAN Summit, global leaders including US President Donald Trump gather in Kuala Lumpur. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend virtually, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar representing India in person. The Congress has hit out at the PM’s absence, alleging he avoided the meet to escape a potential face-off with President Trump. NDTV’s Vishnu Som explains the strategic backdrop — from India’s evolving ties with ASEAN to ongoing India-US trade negotiations and the political tightrope of balancing diplomacy with domestic elections.
