Asia-Pacific nations in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership finally reached an accord this week on a text acceptable to all parties -- save for India. The South Asian country's opposition to such large-scale trade liberalization forced leaders to give up on sealing a deal this year.
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RCEP members must keep India in the fold
Withdrawal of major Asian economy would rob pact of much of its meaning
Leaders pose for a photo at the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership summit in Bangkok on Nov. 4.
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