China’s latest push for more tariff rollbacks would be discussed, but was not expected to derail progress toward an interim deal.

Shares of Sun Pharma rose as much as 5.4 per cent to a nine-week high after the announcement.

The final decision on the appointments rests on the ACC.

The talks include the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, India and China.

All 25 components on STAR Market were driven sharply higher in a hearty initial endorsement.

The 5 leaders noted that world economic growth appears to be stabilising and is generally projected to pick up moderately.

CNBC, citing sources, said the trade talks had stalled and the next round of discussions was “in flux.”