\"To ensure that we continue this positive trend in midst of rising trend of protectionism, ASEAN and India economies should continue to uphold an open and inclusive strategic outlook,\" says the Indonesian foreign minister

Australia and India need to become dependable development partners, where Australia recognises and responds to New Delhi's priorities of creating a New India, gaining influence on the global stage, and raising living standards at home

Multiple diplomatic sources confirmed to PTI that except India, all 15 RCEP countries were on board in finalizing the deal when leaders of the grouping hold a summit meeting on Monday

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, said India remained concerned over the unfair\" market access to Indian products and the \"protectionist policies\" of Beijing that have created a significant trade deficit between the two nations