2022 marks three decades of diplomatic relations between ASEAN and India. This special edition of The ASEAN celebrates a 30-year-long friendship, and looks at the historical and cultural links between Southeast Asia and India that go back for centuries. These ties have helped deepen a broad-based and lasting partnership.

We feature the milestones, projects, and initiatives in ASEANIndia’s cooperation, particularly in cultural and media exchanges, education and research, science and technology, energy transition, digital transformation, trade, and agriculture. This edition also highlights some of the commemorative events held this year, including the ASEAN-India Startup Festival, the ASEAN-India Artists’ Camp, and the ASEAN-India Music Festival.