Nine Basic Principles for Negotiating Economic Partnership Agreements:
Move Forward on Negotiations for TPP and Other High-Quality Agreements

April 25, 2012

Yasuchika Hasegawa
Chairman, Keizai Doyukai
Yoshiaki Fujimori
Chairman, Committee on Promotion of EPAs/FTAs

Introduction

Nine Basic Principles for Negotiating Economic Partnership Agreements

Principle 1:	Approach Agreements as Key Pillar in Growth Strategy
Principle 2:	Link Agreements to the Enhancement of Industrial Competitiveness
Principle 3:	Use Agreements as Lever for Promoting Agriculture Development and Strengthening Global Competitiveness
Principle 4:	Pursue High-Quality and Comprehensive Agreements
Principle 5:	Ensure Fair, Free, and Equal Competitive Conditions and Environment
Principle 6:	Ensure Access to Fair and Highly Transparent Markets
Principle 7:	Ensure Prohibition of Export Restrictions
Principle 8:	Actively Promote Cooperation Conducive to Mutual Benefit
Principle 9:	Conclude Open and Flexible Agreements

Conclusion

Nine Basic Principles for Negotiating Economic Partnership Agreements:Move Forward on Negotiations for TPP and Other High-Quality Agreements