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CMLV are promising economies for intensive engagement. But challenges are many .The present approach is in sync with their aspirations as well as India’s endeavour to knock the Asian Century into shape.A new dynamism characterizes India’s foreign policy through increased frequency of interactions with small ,medium and great powers of the world including those which were not in the diplomatic basket and those which had slipped out of it .Reinvigorated relationships reflect the personality of our leaders managing foreign affairs, their ability to replace diplomatic jargon with an informal style for interaction and allowing enough space for operationalisation of soft power buttressed by a clear electoral mandate .The geo-economic realities coupled with historical and cultural affinity as well as gestures to respect sovereign equality of nations despite their size and resources have enlivened an environment of trust in most of the neighbouring countries .This is reinforced by India’s response to disaster management , prompt action to fulfill promises and resolution of some unsettled bilateral problems. External relationship has immense repercussion on domestic issues particularly economic growth and the recent initiatives evince genuine effort to achieve this objective.
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