New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- India should build stronger trading relationships with its neighbours, including China, a $18 trillion economy that cannot be avoided, NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam has said, according to media reports.

Speaking at the launch of Trade Watch Quarterly, Subrahmanyam underscored the importance of deepening regional trade ties, noting that Bangladesh is now India's sixth-largest trading partner, while Nepal once ranked among the top ten, reported PTI.

Asked about the government's position on lifting curbs on Chinese investments, Subrahmanyam refrained from a direct comment but acknowledged that China remains a major supplier for India.

Subrahmanyam also revealed that following GST 2.0, another set of economic reforms...