The First ASEAN Caucus for the fourth meeting of the Sub-Working Group on Rules of Origin for the ASEAN-CANADA FTA was virtually held on 27 July 2023. The Meeting war chaired by Mr. Aziz Sharkawi, Senior Principal Assistant Director, Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry, Malaysia. Responsible Focal persons from ASEAN Member Countries and representatives from ASEAN Secretariat Office joined the meeting. Two Representatives from each of the Department of Trade and Myanmar Customs Department attended the meeting.
The Meeting discussed the consolidated text of Rules of Origin (ROO), proposed text on Origin Procedures (OP) and Canada’s Non-Papers on Self-Certification. The Meeting proceeded discussion on possible Capacity Building on recovered material, remanufactured, full cumulation, net cost and de minimis. Moreover, the meeting updated and noted the Indicative Work Plan for the Negotiations of ACAFTA SWGROO.