5th AITIGA Joint Committee Meeting: Enhancing ASEAN-India Economic Cooperation
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 5th AITIGA Joint Committee Meeting |
| Dates | July 29 to August 1, 2024 |
| Location | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Co-Chairs | Shri Rajesh Agrawal (India) and Ms. Mastura Ahmad Mustafa (Malaysia) |
| Participants | Delegates from all 10 ASEAN countries and India |
| Objective | Review and enhance the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) |
| Previous Discussions | Review process began in May 2023; negotiations started in February 2024 |
| Negotiation Rounds | Rounds held in New Delhi, Putrajaya, and Jakarta |
| Sub-Committees | National Treatment, Rules of Origin, Standards, SPS, Legal, Customs, Trade Remedies, Economic Cooperation |
| Bilateral Meetings | Held with Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam |
| High-Level Meetings | ASEAN Secretary General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn and Deputy Secretary General Mr. Satvinder Singh |
| Industry Interaction | Dinner hosted by Embassy of India on July 31, 2024 |
| Trade Share | ASEAN accounts for 11% of India's global trade |
| AITIGA Signed | Initial agreement signed in 2009 |
| Next Meeting | Scheduled in India from November 19-22, 2024 |