Government is emphasising on strengthening and deepening ASEAN India strategic partnership. Delivering the keynote address at India ASEAN Innotech Summit in Delhi this morning, Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan said ASEAN is central to India's Act East policy which is based on the principle of shared progress and prosperity. <br />''<br />''He noted that ASEAN Indian cooperation in science and technology is most vibrant. He called upon ASEAN member states to pool and share the available tech for socio-economic benefits of India and ASEAN region. The Minister added that solutions to all global issues depend on focused research and need for international collaboration.<br />''<br />