India’s big push for Africa, Indian Ocean strategy

NEW DELHI: India is giving a big push to its Africa and Indian Ocean strategy even as there appear to be signs of a Chinese reassessment of its approach to Africa. On Wednesday, India will welcome the president of Seychelles James Michel, who, though ostensibly here for the sustainability summit, will hold talks on Indian Ocean security with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Michel's visit comes after reports that China has been given permission to set up a naval base in the island nation.

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