21.   Russia is also expected to use the summit to demonstrate its commitment to better releations with Ukraine ahead of an ambitious bilateral treaty.

22.   SAARC leaders are also due to use the summit to explore ways to boost trade, curb the sexual exploitation of women and children and eradicate rampant poverty.

23.   South Korean officials are worried that North Korea is only using the summit to buy time and blunt the international push for sanctions.

24.   The gesture apeared double-edged, however, as analysts said Delhi could use the summit as a forum to further tighten the diplomatic screw on Islamabad.