<h1>India Advocates for Balanced Trade at 8th RCEP Meeting, Seeks Improved Market Access and Services Trade Opportunities.</h1> India's Commerce Secretary led a delegation to the 8th RCEP Inter-sessional Ministerial Meeting in Beijing, emphasizing India's role in shaping negotiations. He called for understanding and flexibility to achieve balanced outcomes, highlighting concerns about market access and trade imbalances. Bilateral meetings were held with counterparts from China, Thailand, South Korea, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, and ASEAN Economic Ministers. Key discussions included market access issues, easing business visa regimes, and improving trade agreements. The Secretary stressed the importance of services trade and requested greater market access for Indian goods and services across various countries.