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“Look East” is a passive adumbration. “Act East” incorporates greater action and dynamism. This has been brought about in the recent statements of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has expanded on this thought. When India looks at the region to its east, barring few fulminations, this area is relatively peaceful and cohesive for its engagement. This does not distract from India’s extensive contacts with the countries in the Gulf, Europe and elsewhere where it continues to be engaged economically, socially and from a geostrategic point of view.
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