CPTPP GOAL: Minister Without Portfolio John Deng said that when application procedures are made apparent, the government would apply to join the CPTPP
Taipei Times
Date: Dec 31, 2018
By: Lu Yi-hsuan / Staff reporter
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs pledged to continue to lobby for support regarding
Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, center in red, and trade officials pose for a photograph before signing the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership in Santiago, Chile, on March 8. Photo: EPA-EFE
Taiwan’s participation in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), which came into effect yesterday.
The ministry congratulated CPTPP members in a statement, calling it an “important achievement” that was especially significant to the economic development of Asia-Pacific and the world.
The ministry also urged CPTPP nations to accept new members, including Taiwan, soon.
Taiwan’s participation would enhance the partnership and the economic development of the Asia-Pacific region, the ministry said. [FULL STORY]
