The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit begins from 11-12 November in Beijing, China. India is not a member but Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending the summit as he has been invited by Chinese President Xi Jinping’s. This is the first time an Indian prime minister will be attending the APEC summit.
Neelam Deo, Director, Gateway House, comments on Modi’s decision and the possible strategic implications for India.