Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to open and advanced trade both inside and outside the country. (Photo: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reaffirmedhis government’s commitment to open and advanced trade both inside and outsidethe country.
At a press conference after the 25th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting(AELM-25) in Vietnam’s central Da Nang city, Trudeau asserted that the CanadianGovernment will take lead in the issue and will act for the benefits of the Canadianpeople.
Regarding the new agreement reached among TPP member countries on the sidelinesof AELM-25, Trudeau said that he is satisfied with the advance in setting up theframework for a new TPP pact. However, he noted that there is a long way to goto ensure that they have the best deal for Canada and its people.
Canada will take time negotiating an agreement which bring benefits to allCanadian nationals, he stressed.
Earlier, trade ministers from 11 member countries of the Trans-PacificPartnership (TPP) agreement have agreed on core elements of the pact, which isfrom now on called the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement forTrans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
The ministers agreed not to make amendments to the original text but freeze theimplementation of some clauses to ensure balance and the quality of thedocument in the new context.
The CPTPP is a comprehensive and high-standard agreement on the basis ofbalancing interests of its member countries, with regard to their developmentlevels.-VNA
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to open and advanced trade both inside and outside the country. (Photo: VNA) 
