Strengthening influence in China’s backyard

18 May 2015 08:26 am Views - 1359

Mongolian Prime Minister Chimed Saikhanbileg (R) looks on as India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi (2nd L) receives a bouquet of flowers from a Mongolian child during a welcoming ceremony at the Chinggis Square in Ulan Bator on May 17. Modi held talks with his counterpart during a visit to Mongolia, with the two nations upgrading relations as Delhi tries to strengthen its influence in China’s backyard. (AFP Photo)