New Delhi, June 27 -- India is eager to expedite the review of its free trade agreement (FTA) with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and intends to maintain constructive engagement with the bloc, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday.
The ongoing review pertains to the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA), originally signed in 2009 and implemented in 2010.
Speaking at a press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that discussions are underway.
"It is our expectation that this needs to be completed as soon as possible. That is our hope, and we look forward to continuing our engagement with ASEAN on this particular matter," Jaiswal stated.
The MEA's remarks follow a strong crit...
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