<span style="color: #222222;">Welcoming the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) outlook on the Indo-Pacific, India on Wednesday said it sees important elements of convergence with its own perspective on the region.<br />'' <br />''In response to a query on India's view on the ASEAN Outlook announced on 24th June,&nbsp;<br />'' <br />'' External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said India is looking forward to exchange views on the Indo-Pacific with its ASEAN Partners.&nbsp;<br />'' <br />'' The Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Sunday officially disclosed its outlook for the Indo-Pacific, viewing the Asia-Pacific and the Indian Ocean regions not as contiguous territorial spaces but as a closely integrated and interconnected region.<br />'' <br />'' The regional grouping, in its outlook, also saw the Indo-Pacific a region of dialogue and cooperation instead of rivalry, besides envisaging development and prosperity for all.</span><br />
News On AIR | June 27, 2019 4:59 PM
India welcomes ASEAN's outlook on Indo-Pacific