The Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) was signed in 1975 as an initiative of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). APTA aims to promote economic development through the adoption of mutually beneficial trade liberalization measures that will contribute to intra-regional trade expansion and provides for economic integration through coverage of merchandise goods, services, investment, and trade facilitation. APTA is the only operational trade agreement that links China and India, two of the fastest growing markets in the world.
| Bangladesh | China | India |
| Laos | Mongolia | South Korea |
| Sri Lanka |
Number of Member Countries: 7 Headquarters: Bangkok, Thailand Region(s): Asia Founding Document: Bankok Agreement picture_as_pdf Coverage: Goods & Services Date Signed: July 31, 1975 Entry Into Force: June 17, 1976 Website: APTA open_in_new
