Prime Minister at ASEAN summit

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during arrives at the Hua Hin airport for the 15th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Cha Am, Southern Thailand on Friday.

The summit began on Saturday, and it was a busy day for the world leaders gathered at the Thai beach resort.

India pitched for an early conclusion of talks with 10 Southeast Asian nations on trade in services and investments to create an India-ASEAN regional trade and investment area. (PTI image)

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh being welcomed by his Chinese counterpart Wen Jiabao at an Indo-China bilateral talk on the sidelines of the 15th ASEAN Summit at Hua Hin in Thailand on Saturday.

The two leaders discussed bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual concern against the backdrop of the war of words between the two neighbours over Arunachal Pradesh. (PTI image)

Their meeting came as the two countries struck conciliatory notes after provocative statements from China on Arunachal Pradesh evoked a sharp reaction from India.

In his opening remarks during the meeting, the Chine Premier said that his country 'wants to have healthy and steady relationship with India'. Prime Minister Singh too reciprocated by congratulating Wen on 60th anniversary of the establishment of the People's Republic of China. (PTI image)

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh joins hands with Leaders of ASEAN countries during a photo session at the 7th ASEAN-India Summit in Hua Hin, Thailand. (PTI image)

Thailand Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva talks to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the conclusion of the 7th ASEAN-India meeting at the ASEAN summit on Saturday.

The Asian leaders discussed plans to "lead the world" by forming an EU-style community, while urging action from pariah states North Korea and Myanmar. (AFP image)