Indo-Pacific ministers begin economic talks for formal negotiation

Ministers from 14 member states of a US-led Indo-Pacific Initiative began a two-day meeting Thursday in Los Angeles, hoping to declare the start of formal negotiations to codify an economic order based on human rights. rules in the region where China is increasing its influence. . At the first in-person ministerial meeting of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, or IPEF, participants are expected to issue a ministerial declaration containing a cooperation agreement for the resumption of supply chains of vital products, such as semiconductors and electronics. critical minerals, in disaster and contingency. The V…