Do the sub-region Andaman sea needs a special focus on the framework of India’s act east policy? If yes how India should respond to it?
Refer - The Indian Express
IAS Parliament 5 years
KEY POINTS
Some significant developments in the littoral
· Beijing signed an agreement with Naypyidaw on building a deep-water port at Kyaukpyu on Myanmar’s Arakan coast in the Bay of Bengal. The port will form an important part of the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor.
· China undertaking lease on Hambantota port in Sri Lanka.
· The Kra Canal that allow Beijing reduce its current dependence on the Malacca Straits and access the Indian Ocean directly. Its military profile too is rising.
· Last month, China conducted naval exercises with Thailand and Malaysia near Andaman Sea
India’s Response
· Strengthening relationship with neighbours.
· Spreading its influence in Indian Ocean region via Project Mausam
· Completing unfinished infrastructure projects like Kaladan multi modal project
· Special emphasis on India- ASEAN relations
AJITH 5 years
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IAS Parliament 5 years
