India warns of dangers of 'hidden agendas' in unviable projects or unsustainable debt

India has warned countries in the Indian Ocean region to be cautious of "hidden agendas" in unviable projects or unsustainable debt, in an apparent reference to China's "debt trap" diplomacy. Speaking at a meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association, India's External Affairs Minister stressed the importance of maintaining the Indian Ocean as a free and open space.