India’s Modi seeks closer ties on Asia tour to offset fallout from US tariffs


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hopes to boost support for his flagship Make in India initiative, mainly from Japan. - Photo: Reuters

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads overseas on Thursday (Aug 28) to meet the leaders of China, Japan and Russia, seeking to build closer diplomatic ties as New Delhi battles fallout from US President Donald Trump’s escalating tariff offensive.

By drawing nearer to some of the world’s largest economies, including his first visit to China in seven years, Modi hopes to boost support for his flagship Make in India initiative, mainly from Japan, as Trump’s measures spur new partnerships.

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