Yes. We've been hearing very positive signals come out of the negotiations with Singapore. There's talk of conclusion of a deal this year, which would be very good news.
I think if we are able to close with Singapore, we can very quickly begin informal soundings on the prospect of an agreement with ASEAN as a whole. I would move to the entire bloc quickly, rather than trying to pick up other individual countries.
You know, negotiating trade agreements is very laborious. We have a limited number of trade negotiators. These things can take years, and ASEAN has already demonstrated its ability to enter into agreements as a group. If and when we've established a track record and credibility with the region, we should then go in for an agreement with the entire region.
Even if we're not moving into a broader free trade agreement, there are so many things that can be done to liberalize trade, and we should not be blinded by free trade agreements as the only alternative. The air services agreement, which you talked about, is an excellent example. It's not simply a question of Singapore Airlines wanting to pick up the Delhi route. They want to increase their frequencies to Vancouver. They're only allowed to fly three times a week now. They like to fly every day because there's a huge demand for it, but they're being blocked by the air services agreement and by the incumbents in this country. We can shake loose that file without a free trade agreement, and we should.