Vietnam will join in the negotiation of
the Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement (TPP),
reflecting its determination to continue its renewal process and
in-depth international economic integration.
Spokeswoman of the Foreign Ministry Nguyen Phuong Nga made the
statement while answering reporters’ questions on the significance of
the TPP’s first round of negotiations, slated from March 15-19, and
Vietnam ’s contributions to it at the ministry’s regular press briefing
in Hanoi on March 11.
As an associate member, Vietnam is working with the TPP’s full members
ahead of the start of the negotiations, Nga said. The nation will
actively participate in the first round scheduled to be held in
Melbourne , Australia , from March 15-19, 2010.
She went on to confirm that the TPP negotiation is a key effort by
countries in the Asia-Pacific region to enhance linkage and cooperation
for the sake of peace and development./.
Source:
http://en.vietnamplus.vn/Home/Vietnam-to-join-in-TransPacific-Partnership-negotiations/20103/7139.vnplus
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