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India has several plus points to engaging with the Southeast Asian (SEA) counties. Look East Policy (LEP) in its last three decades experiences has proved that fact. LEP though incorporating NEI in its policy frame work has further enhanced its chances for achieve its desired objectives and aims. LEP has also incorporated much stress to exploring various advantages NEI has to strengthen its strong bond with SEA. Due to its various similarities and common features, NEI is considered as the starting point to SEA.LEP through placing much emphasis on restoring cultural ties between NEI and SEA it has further enhanced its chances to materializing its desired goals and NEI development.
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