METI State Minister Matsumura Visited the Philippines

State Minister Matsumura exchanged views with three deputy director generals of the PEZA, including the H.E. Mr. Justo Porfirio LL. Yusingco, Officer- in Charge, Deputy Director Generals, regarding the development of the business environment in the Philippines and other issues, including a commitment to further facilitating business activities in the economic zone, in which many Japanese companies are developing business.

Second RCEP Intersessional Ministerial Meeting

At the Second RCEP Intersessional Ministerial Meeting held in Cebu from November 3 to 4, participants discussed future approaches to advancing negotiations mainly in the fields of trade in goods, trade in services and investment, and they confirmed that they will further advance such negotiations.

In addition, taking advantage of the timing of the RCEP meeting, State Minister Matsumura held a meeting with the H.E. Mr. Wang Shouwen, Vice Minister, Ministry of Commerce, China, and both sides confirmed that Japan and China will closely collaborate with the aim of the conclusion of a comprehensive and high-quality RCEP agreement.

November 7, 2016

Information on the meeting with the three deputy director generals of the PEZA

Asia and Pacific Division, Trade Policy Bureau

Information on the Second RCEP Intersessional Ministerial Meeting

Economic Partnership Division, Trade Policy Bureau