The 6th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) ministerial meeting

The Ministers from the 16 RCEP Participating Countries (RPCs) attended the 6th RCEP Intersessional Ministerial Meeting held on 13 October 2018 in Singapore. The Ministers reviewed the developments since the 6th RCEP Ministerial Meeting on 30-31 August 2018 in Singapore, particularly the outcomes of intersessional meetings held by various Working Groups and Sub-Working Groups
The Ministers welcomed the intensification of market access negotiations.
The Ministers reaffirmed their resolve to bring negotiations to a substantial conclusion and reiterated that the completion of the Package by the year-end is an important milestone, particularly at the time of uncertainties in global trade. The Ministers agreed to work together to overcome any difficulty or challenge as the RCEP negotiations enter into the last mile.