India hosts 10th AITIGA Joint Committee meeting to review ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement
India hosted the 10th meeting of the AITIGA Joint Committee at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi from 10 to 14 August 2025 to continue the review of the ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement.
Summary
India hosted the 10th meeting of the ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi from 10 to 14 August 2025 in hybrid mode, as part of the ongoing review of the agreement. The meeting was co-chaired by Nitin Kumar Yadav of India's Department of Commerce and Mastura Ahmad Mustafa of Malaysia, and seven of the eight sub-committees met alongside it. ASEAN accounts for about 11% of India's global trade, with bilateral trade of USD 123 billion in 2024–25. The next Joint Committee meeting is scheduled for 6–7 October 2025 in Jakarta, hosted by Malaysia.
Key facts
- Dates
- 10–14 Aug 2025
- Venue
- Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi (hybrid)
- Co-chairs
- Nitin Kumar Yadav (India), Mastura Ahmad Mustafa (Malaysia)
- Sub-committees
- 7 of 8 met
- ASEAN share
- About 11% of India's trade; USD 123 bn in 2024–25
- Next meeting
- 6–7 Oct 2025, Jakarta (hosted by Malaysia)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
In the context of India–ASEAN trade, what does 'AITIGA' stand for?
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Correct answer: A — ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement
AITIGA is the ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement, whose review was taken up at the 10th Joint Committee meeting hosted by India from 10 to 14 August 2025.
Where is the next AITIGA Joint Committee meeting, after the 10th meeting in New Delhi, scheduled to be held?
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Correct answer: B — Jakarta
The next Joint Committee meeting is scheduled for 6–7 October 2025 in Jakarta, hosted by Malaysia.