Question: 2nd Biennial Trade Ministers Forum (BTMF) meeting was held at which of the following places between delegations of India and Republic of Indonesia.
(a) New Delhi
(b) Bangalore
(c) Jakarta
(d) Bandung
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:
- On 25 September, 2017; The 2nd Biennial Trade Ministers Forum (BTMF) meeting was held at New Delhi between delegations of India and Republic of Indonesia.
- Both Ministers agreed for convening early meeting of the Working Group on Trade & Investment and the Working Group on Trade Facilitation & Remedies, to address the issues impeding trade and identifying means of facilitating trade and investment between India and Indonesia.
- Apart from this, both sides also agreed to hold a ‘Meeting of Regulators’ to resolve issues concerning the Pharma and Health sectors.
- After the deliberations, the Indonesian side agreed to conduct inspection visits for registering Dairy Products, Fresh Food of Plant Origin and Meat Processing facilities.
- In this meeting, the Minister of Commerce and Industry of India urged his Indonesian counterpart to utilise the opportunities presented by the ‘Make in India’, ‘Invest India’ and ‘Start-up India’ initiatives.
Reference:
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