0.1 Why in News
0.1.1 The 6th ASEAN–India Digital Ministers’ (ADGMIN) Meeting was held on 16 January 2026.
0.1.2 The meeting was conducted in virtual mode.

0.2 Theme
0.2.1 Theme of the meeting: “Adaptive ASEAN: From Connectivity to Connected Intelligence.”

0.3 Chairing of the Meeting
0.3.1 Co-chaired by Shri Amit Agrawal, Secretary, Department of Telecommunications, Government of India.
0.3.2 Co-chaired by Shri Nguyen Manh Hung, Minister of Science and Technology of Viet Nam.

0.4 About ADGMIN
0.4.1 ADGMIN is an annual forum of Telecom and Digital Ministers.
0.4.2 It includes ministers from 11 ASEAN Member States and ASEAN Dialogue Partners.
0.4.3 India is a Dialogue Partner of ASEAN.

0.5 Key Outcomes
0.5.1 Reaffirmed commitment to strengthening ASEAN–India digital cooperation.
0.5.2 Focus areas included digital inclusion and digital integration.
0.5.3 ASEAN–India Digital Work Plan 2026 was welcomed/approved.