India has developed a keen desire to be part of the geopolitical developments in the Indo-Pacific region.
“IPEF is seen as a means to counter China in the region, is a US led framework to solidify their relationships in crucial economic and trade matters in the region.”
“The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a proposed agreement between the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its free trade agreement (FTA) partners.”
“India surpassed the United Kingdom to become the world’s fifth largest economy.”
“India does have an FTA with the ASEAN.”
“The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is a free trade agreement (FTA) between Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, New Zealand, Singapore and Vietnam.”
“Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) is a US-led partnership initiative that aims to bolster critical mineral supply chains.”