<h1>ASEAN and India Strengthen Economic Ties at AITIGA Meeting in Jakarta, Progress Made on Trade Cooperation.</h1> The 5th ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee meeting took place in Jakarta from July 29 to August 1, 2024, aiming to enhance economic cooperation between ASEAN and India. Co-chaired by representatives from India and Malaysia, the meeting involved delegates from all ASEAN countries and India. Discussions focused on reviewing the AITIGA, with significant progress reported by eight Sub-Committees on various trade-related issues. Bilateral meetings were held to foster mutual understanding, and interactions with Indian businesses in Jakarta highlighted industry expectations. The review aims to boost India-ASEAN trade, with the next meeting scheduled for November 2024 in India.