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PIB digest for Friday, 9 October

15th Meeting of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement

Ministry of Commerce & Industry · IR · Posted 09 OCT 2026 12:31PM

What happened

The 15th AITIGA Joint Committee meeting was held in Jakarta from October 6-9, 2026, to review negotiations and progress on modernizing the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement. Both sides agreed to expedite pending chapters and strengthen bilateral trade integration.

Why it matters for UPSC

This event highlights India's ongoing diplomatic and economic engagement with ASEAN, crucial for understanding India's bilateral trade agreements and regional economic integration under international relations.

Key objectives

  1. The 15th AITIGA Joint Committee meeting was held at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 6th to 9th October 2026.
  2. Three sub-committees (SC-LII, SC-NTMA, and SC-ROO) held hybrid meetings on the sidelines to discuss legal issues, market access, and rules of origin.
  3. The next meeting of the AITIGA Joint Committee is scheduled for January 2027 in India.