NEW DELHI—The Indian government has accorded approval for the opening of a new mission in Lithuania this year.
“Opening of the Indian Mission in Lithuania will help expand India’s diplomatic footprint, deepen political relations and strategic cooperation, enable the growth of bilateral trade, investment, and economic engagements, facilitate stronger people-to-people contacts, allow for more sustained political outreach in multilateral fora and help garner support for India’s foreign policy objectives,” said the Indian government in a press release on April 27.
Experts told The Epoch Times that the decision will enable India’s greater integration with the European Union (EU), open new channels for connectivity for India, and help New Dehli increase its global footprint. It will also help counter China’s growing influence abroad by providing an alternative model for engagement.
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