RCEP
By sitting out of RCEP, India does not lose economically
November 20, 2020
As Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement becomes operational, there is pressure on India to join the world’s largest trade grouping. But India needs to stay away from trade deals in general as its gains may not amount to much.
Read MoreRCEP races ahead, India opts out
November 7, 2019
Flagging domestic concerns-fears of heightened trade deficit and a perceived threat to small producers, agriculture, including dairy and poor free trade record India opted out of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
Read MoreIndia-Indonesia talks emphasise on fight against terror
December 13, 2016
The meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Joko Widodo gave importance to defence and security ties among other aspects in a bid to fight terrorism.
Read MoreMSF calls for caution ahead of RCEP negotiations in China
October 14, 2016
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) or Doctors Without Borders have called the negotiating countries for upcoming Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade agreement to reject terms that could potentially harm access to medicines for its citizens.
Read MoreMyanmar President Htin Kyaw’s first State visit to India
August 30, 2016
Myanmar President Htin Kyaw’s four-day visit to India can propel the bilateral strategic, political, economic and cultural ties to a new high, coming as it does, at the start of a crucial transition of Myanmar towards democracy after decades of military rule. Leaders of both t...
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