Policy Proposals
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