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Continued from Page 1 India’s consistent position on freedom of navigation in the region which is seen by observers as a veiled reference to Chinese territorial claims in the South China Sea.

In his bilateral meetings, PM Modi held wide- ranging talks with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe with a focus on further ramping up the special strategic partnership between the two countries, including their joint efforts on the “AsiaAfrica growth corridor”. India and Japan have already decided to work jointly on efforts to assist countries in the African continent where China has been increasing its influence.

Economic cooperation, the bullet train project and exchange of views on regional issues were also discussed between PM Modi and the Japanese PM Abe.

PM Modi also held a bilateral meeting with Vietnamese Premier Nguyen Xuan Phuc where the focus was on the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, defence cooperation and successful implementation of the $ 100 million line of credit for offshore patrol boats for Vietnam.

Combating terrorfinancing was among the issues discussed with Australia’s Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, while encouraging Bollywood and other Indian directors to shoot in the beautiful locales of New Zealand as well as boosting tourism from India was discussed with New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern.

Modi also held wide- ranging talks with Shinzo Abe with a focus on further ramping up the special strategic partnership between the two countries, including their joint efforts on the ‘ Asia- Africa growth corridor’