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India rejects BRI again, pitches for better connectivity at SCO meet

In a veiled critique of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar underlined the need for better connectivity in the region, pivoted around respect for national sovereignty and the “centrality of interests of Central Asian states.” “Connectivity projects should respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Member States and respect […]