India calls satellite 'gift to South Asia', Pakistan says no thanks
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India launched a communications satellite on Friday for its smaller neighbors to share, part of its efforts to build goodwill in the region and counter Chinese influence, but arch-rival Pakistan said it would stay away from the project. [Source]
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