India likely to join IPEF's first negotiating round next month in Brisbane

Shall be part of non-trade discussions in Brisbane on Dec 10-15

India is likely to join the first round of negotiations in the proposed Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) which is scheduled to take place in Brisbane on December 10-15.

“The first in-person IPEF ministerial in Los Angeles in September created strong momentum, and after more productive conversations, we are excited to join our partners in Brisbane for the first in-person negotiating round next month. This will be an important opportunity to identify areas of consensus and continue developing the four IPEF pillars,” the office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) said in a statement.

A central government official said India