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Context:

The government called for greater trade and investment engagement between India and the ten-member ASEAN bloc, especially in agriculture as well as minerals and ocean resources.

What are the steps to be taken by India for a stronger Indo-ASEAN relation?

There needs to be an easier movement of professionals and skilled workers between India and ASEAN countries to boost services trade as well as investment.
An improvement in India-ASEAN physical connectivity through better infrastructure is much needed.
A creation of India-ASEAN regional value chains in agriculture as well as minerals and ocean resources is suggested.