External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted global security concerns at the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference. He stressed that energy, food, and health security can no longer be taken for granted. Maritime trade's importance was underlined, with 2026 being the ASEAN-India year of maritime cooperation. Both India and ASEAN are optimistic about their future prospects and deeper cooperation. The agenda covers trade, mobility, technology, sustainability, and connectivity for de-risking.