India, China may sign a pact on joint deep sea research in Indian Ocean Region
2015-04-25 10:10:26 source:Economic Times
April 24, 2015
"India and China could sign a pact on joint deep sea research in Indian Ocean Region during Narendra Modi's trip to Beijing next month. The deal is significant as it could lead to identification of natural resources for extraction.
The prospective pact that comes amid China's increasing ambitions in Indian Ocean and its Maritime Silk Route Strategy and India's increasing engagements with the nations in the Indian Ocean countries and the periphery of China. The deal could be the take away from Modi's May 14-16 visit to China, diplomatic sources said."
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