20:41 | 11/03/2010
VGP - Việt Nam 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.
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Foreign
Ministry Spokesperson Nguyễn Phương Nga |
Answering reporters’ questions on the significance of the
TPP’s first round of negotiations, slated from March 15-19, and Việt Nam’s
contributions to it at the Foreign Ministry’s regular press briefing in Hà Nội
on March 11, Spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry Nguyễn Phương Nga stated 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.
As an associate member, Việt Nam is working
with the TPP’s full members ahead of the start of the negotiations, she said.
The nation will actively participate in the first round scheduled to be held in
Melbourne, Australia, from March 15-19, 2010.