REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP (RCEP)

March 3, 2019

The 7th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Intersessional Ministerial Meeting Concluded in Cambodia.

About: 

  • The Ministers from the 16 RCEP Participating Countries (RPCs) including India and China attended the 7th RCEP Intersessional Ministerial Meeting. 

  • It was held on 2 March 2019 in Siem Reap, Cambodia. 

  • Key highlights of the meeting: 
    • RCEP countries agreed to intensify the ongoing negotiations for a proposed mega trade agreement to resolve all issues and conclude the talks this year. 

    • The meeting reviewed the developments since the 2nd RCEP Summit on 14 November 2018 in Singapore.