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Monday, September 15, 2014

Russia, China court India for regional bloc- Nikkei Asian Review


Russia, China court India for regional bloc- Nikkei Asian Review Launched in 2001, the six-member Shanghai Cooperation Organization also includes the central Asian nations of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. It promotes cooperation in areas ranging from anti-terrorism measures to the economy and culture. Adding India could boost the organization's influence, particularly in regional security issues. India said Friday that it has formally applied for membership. The country now holds observer status but is looking to step up engagement with the organization, Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj said at the SCO summit.http://asia.nikkei.com/Politics-Economy/International-Relations/Russia-China-court-India-for-regional-bloc?utm_source=The+Sinocism+China+Newsletter&utm_campaign=a50b249e75-The_Sinocism_China_Newsletter_09_15_14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_171f237867-a50b249e75-29615013&mc_cid=a50b249e75&mc_eid=5935182a65

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