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India, China should fight poverty together: Rao

Beijing: Indian Ambassador to China Nirupama Rao, on Sunday, said if India and China fight poverty and other common issues together, the entire continent of Asia would benefit. "Once our two nations find the amelioration of poverty through our collective wisdom and focused endeavour, the clock of the Asian Century will begin ticking right away," Ms. Rao said in an address at the Shenzhen University in Shenzhen.

"India and China have to work together to build the Asian Century. There is enough space for both countries to grow in harmony and mutual respect." She urged educational institutions, media and businesses to bridge the "communication gap" so that the people are better informed about each other. — PTI

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