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India's Modi courts ASEAN leaders to counter China's Belt and Road

Prime minister hosts summit of all 10 regional heads at Republic Day celebrations

Indian soldiers take part in a laughter yoga session during their rehearsal for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Jan. 11.   © Reuters
KIRAN SHARMA, Nikkei staff writer | China

NEW DELHI -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations here Thursday, seeking to strengthen trade and other bonds amid the growing influence of regional rival China.

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