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It is time that India actually appreciates that the Bay of Bengal is strategically critical connecting the Indian and Pacific Oceans. India must back trans-border connectivity programme with political will. Through a more pro-active involvement in East and Southeast Asia India can emerge as a major actor in the Asia-Pacific and Southeast Asia region. This is paramount for India’s future economic development and strategic vision in the region. India’s economic diplomacy should be more ardent. India’s role is crucial in the changing economic architecture of the region.
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