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PM to discuss trade with ASEAN members

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New Delhi , Dec. 10

THE Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, will take part in the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit 2005 in Kuala Lumpur. He will leave for Malaysia on Sunday morning.

The objective of the summit is to facilitate commerce and trade between the communities within the ASEAN and the East Asia regions and enable exchange of views and perceptions between the private sector and governments within ASEAN and East Asia.

The Prime Minister's visit is part of the Centre's "Look East Policy".

Another objective is to explore intra and inter ASEAN-East Asia business and investment opportunities and to bring forth the investment potential of ASEAN and East Asia.

The Summit will also provide an interactive platform to the industry and business in the region to showcase business potential across the region.

India's presence at the summit is being co-ordinated by the Confederation of Indian Industry.

The chamber is also sending its delegation to accompany the Prime Minister.

It is the First East Asia Summit to be attended by leaders from all the ASEAN countries besides, participation from China, Japan, Korea, India and Australia.

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