Why is it in the news?
→ 6th ADGMIN co-chaired by India and Vietnam.
→ Adopted a Joint Statement on Digital Transformation and launched ASEAN–India Digital Fund.
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Important Points
- Theme: “Adaptive ASEAN: From Connectivity to Connected Intelligence”.
- Participation of 11 ASEAN members and dialogue partners.
- Adopted ASEAN–India Joint Statement on Advancing Digital Transformation (2024).
- Reviewed ASEAN–India 2025 Digital Work Plan; welcomed 2026 plan.
- Operationalised ASEAN–India Fund for Digital Future.
- Focus areas: DPI, fintech, cybersecurity, AI, capacity building.
- India showcased Aadhaar, UPI, DigiLocker, BharatNet, Sanchar Saathi.
- Highlighted world’s fastest 5G rollout and near-universal 4G.
- IndiaAI Mission emphasised Safe and Trusted AI.