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The main objective of the
studies is to assist the work of the India-China Joint Study Group
(JSG) that has been set up following the visit of the Indian Prime
Minister to China in June 2003 to explore the feasibility of the
two countries moving towards a comprehensive economic partnership
agreement and draw up a programme for development of India-China
trade, investment and other economic exchanges over the next five
years. Director-General, RIS is a member of the JSG and the
Ministry of External Affairs has requested RIS to conduct studies
to assist the work of JSG. To provide inputs for the work of JSG,
the study seeks to analyze the patterns of trade and investment
linkages between India and China and examine the case for a
preferential or free trade arrangement or a comprehensive economic
cooperation agreement to exploit the synergies between the two
countries. In particular, the study covers the context and
relevance of China-India economic cooperation and potential of
investment flows between India and China. Some draft papers have
already been submitted to the Ministry of External Affairs for
presentation at the Meetings of JSG.
Research Team: Dr. Nagesh
Kumar, Dr. S.K. Mohanty and Mr. Prabir De
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