PM says Malaysia open to leaving India out of trade pact RCEP for now | Malay Mail

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad arrives for the 34th Asean Summit in Bangkok June 20, 2019. — Bernama pic

Speaking to US-based news outfit CNBC on the sidelines of the 34th Asean Summit in Bangkok, the prime minister acknowledged the hurdles in reaching a deal among the 16 countries for the Asia-Pacific deal. Dr Mahathir said RCEP participants would have to consider which framework works best: China’s proposed 13-nation deal or the original one involving all 16 countries.

“But I think I would prefer 13... for the time being,” he reportedly said, adding that he was open to having India, Australia and New Zealand joining the pact in the future.

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