<h1>India Engages in IPEF Talks, Joins Supply Chain, Tax, and Clean Energy Declarations; Cautious on Trade-Related Commitments.</h1> The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) Ministerial meeting, attended by 14 countries, was deemed inclusive and productive by a senior Indian minister. The discussions focused on creating a fair, transparent, and rules-based trading environment. India actively participated in discussions on supply chains, tax, anti-corruption, and clean energy, joining the declaration on these pillars. However, India remains cautious on trade-related commitments concerning environment, labor, digital trade, and public procurement. The minister emphasized the need for developed countries to shoulder certain responsibilities and highlighted India's ongoing development of its digital framework. Meetings with Australian and Indonesian counterparts aimed at boosting bilateral trade were also held.