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PM Lee confident RCEP deal can be inked in 2019
He says considerable strides made this year towards more united and resilient Asean, ahead of handover of grouping's chairmanship to Thailand
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Published Thu, Nov 15, 2018 · 09:50 PM
Singapore
AS negotiations to create the world's largest free-trade area drag on into the new year and beyond, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said he is confident that a deal for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) can be reached in 2019.
"What has been committed is we will complete the negotiations next year. It's a strong commitment, and I have reasonable confidence that it will happen," he said during a press conference at the end of the 33rd Asean Summit on Thursday.
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