"China has no geopolitical calculations, seeks no exclusionary blocs and imposes no business deals on others," he said in an apparent reference to apprehensions that the BRI in which China is investing billions of dollars in port, road and rail connectivity projects all over the world is aimed at furthering China's influence.The BRI focuses on improving connectivity and cooperation among Asian countries, Africa, China and Europe. We need to talk about it, not push it under the carpet," he said.About BRI, he told the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post recently that "the development connectivity must be transparent, fair and equal". One of the norms is the project should not violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of a country. Unfortunately, there is this thing called CPEC, which is called a flagship project of BRI which violates India's sovereignty and territory integrity. ""As long as the parties embrace the principle of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, we can surely enhance cooperation and resolve differences," he said.

Source: Economic Times April 10, 2018 06:33 UTC