Japanese Economic Revitalization Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (Photo: Kyodo/VNA) |
Mr. Motegi who is in charge of Japan’s TPP negotiations made the statement after US President Donald Trump suggested the US may return to the TPP negotiating table. Trump told CNBC in Switzerland on Thursday that he will consider a return if better terms are made.
Addressing a press conference, Motegi said clauses of the TPP-11 have been decided and the current priority is to bring the deal into force. He added that he welcomed Trump’s acknowledgement of the importance of the TPP and said Tokyo is ready to assist the US on the TPP-11 if asked.