Cheong "CPTPP, President's Willingness to Discuss Holds Significance"

"There's No Need to Understand That the Government's Position Has Changed"... "RCEP and CPTPP Are Complementary"

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] The Blue House stated that President Moon Jae-in's expression of determination regarding the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) at the 'Trade Day' ceremony on the 8th is meaningful.

A senior Blue House official said to reporters on the 8th, "It can be said that the fact that the President personally expressed his determination is somewhat meaningful."

In response to a question about changes in the government's stance on joining the CPTPP, the Blue House answered as follows.

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A senior Blue House official explained, "There is no need to understand this as a change. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) are not in opposition but are complementary to each other," adding, "at that time, it was even mentioned that if necessary, we could join as well."

The Blue House, when asked on the 7th whether there was any mention of joining the CPTPP during the senior secretaries and aides meeting presided over by President Moon, conveyed that it is difficult to confirm the contents of the private discussion.

Earlier, President Moon stated in his 'Trade Day' commemorative speech that "We will continue to review joining the CPTPP."

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