MAY 2015
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“It’s all about creating the space for the relationship to grow and diversify in as<br />
many areas as possible,” said the senior Indian diplomat who was in Beijing for the<br />
Modi-Xi Jinping summit. “The difficulties and differences are there and will not go<br />
away soon, so why not look to build confidence elsewhere.” In fact, the elaborate<br />
courtesies and ceremonies extended to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, both in Xian<br />
(President Xi’s home town) and in Beijing, underscored that beyond all the deal making<br />
and agreements (which may or may not reflect on the ground), this was about both<br />
countries seeking to know and understand each other better.<br />
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SURYA GANGADHARAN<br />
all about creating the space<br />
for the relationship to grow and<br />
diversify in as many areas as<br />
“It’s<br />
possible,” said the senior Indian<br />
diplomat who was in Beijing for the Modi-<br />
Xi Jinping summit. “The difficulties and<br />
differences are there and will not go away<br />
soon, so why not look to build confidence<br />
elsewhere.”<br />
In fact, the elaborate courtesies and<br />
ceremonies extended to Prime Minister<br />
Narendra Modi, both in Xian (President<br />
Xi’s home town) and in Beijing,<br />
underscored that beyond all the deal<br />
making and agreements (which may or<br />
may not reflect on the ground), this was<br />
about both countries seeking to know and<br />
understand each other better.<br />
“The summit may have disappointed<br />
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