NEW DELHI -- Even though much ground needs to be covered in negotiations to review the India-ASEAN free trade agreement by the end of this year, New Delhi is hoping for "some kind of conclusion" by late October when an annual summit with the 10-country grouping takes place.
International relations
India hopes for 'some conclusion' of ASEAN FTA review by October
Analysts say ties with Southeast Asia strong, but more focus needed on economic side
The ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement entered into force in January 2010, but there has not been a formal review in the 15 years since. Typically, the first review of an FTA is undertaken within two years of implementation, one expert noted. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by AP and Reuters)
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