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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India shared the Asean’s vision for rule-based societies, peace and freedom of navigation in the region. Ten leaders of the Asean, who are chief guests at the Republic Day celebrations, and Modi discussed ways to boost maritime security, connectivity and trade.
While, some of the Asean members have maritime disputes with China in East and South China seas, India has land border dispute with its northern neighbour. China, however, downplayed India’s hosting of Asean leaders on the occasion of its 69th Republic Day.
China, however, criticised Indian media reports that inviting Asean (Association
