BEIJING: Ministers from the 16 countries involved in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) said it is in the region’s 'collective ...
BEIJING: Ministers from the 16 countries involved in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership said it is in the region’s"collective interest" and the"highest priority" to conclude the trade pact this year.
This follows the 27th round of working level negotiations last week in China’s Zhengzhou city, which lasted for 10 days. “In the face of difficulties, we should stay committed to the vision because one step back will undo the progress made.” In his speech, Vice Premier Hu also called on countries to exercise greater flexibility - ahead of the proposed year-end deadline.
In a Facebook post, Singapore’s Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing said countries reached an important milestone at the meeting.
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