<h1>ASEAN-India Economic Ministers Meet to Review Trade, Push for Balanced Agreement and Strengthen Bilateral Relations.</h1> Commerce and Industry Minister co-chaired the 21st ASEAN-India Economic Ministers meeting in Lao PDR, alongside the Lao Minister of Industry and Commerce. Representatives from all 10 ASEAN countries attended, with Timor-Leste as an observer. The ministers reviewed trade relations, noting a bilateral trade of USD 120.9 billion in 2023-24. Discussions focused on the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) review, emphasizing the need for balanced trade and addressing industry concerns. Minister Goyal advocated for expedited negotiations and joint committees on services and investment. He also met with Switzerland's Secretary for Economic Affairs to discuss the India-EFTA Trade Agreement.