In 1992, India launched the India-Asian partnership and by…

“In 1992, India launched the India-Asian partnership and by 2005 we were members of the East Asia Summit.”

Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

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India initiated a regional partnership in 1992, leading to its East Asia Summit membership by 2005.

In simple terms: India joined a regional partnership and later the East Asia Summit.

Key Takeaway

Leverage regional alliances for growth.

Themes

diplomacy regional cooperation strategic development

Mood

optimistic strategic

Type

political historical

When to use this quote

policy planning
business expansion
cultural exchange

Key Concepts

international relations geopolitics

Questions to Reflect On

What benefits arise from regional alliances?
How can nations sustain long‑term cooperation?

A Different Perspective

Geopolitical shifts may affect partnership stability.

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