Abe, Trudeau Agree to Promote Free Trade

November 19, 2018

Port Moresby--Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his Canadian counterpart, Justin Trudeau, confirmed Sunday that their countries will continue to cooperate in promoting free trade.

In a meeting on the sidelines of an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea, Abe and Trudeau welcomed the effectuation of the 11-country Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement set for Dec. 30.

The two leaders agreed to urge China, which is increasing its influence globally, to take on a responsible and constructive role in the international community.

Abe and Trudeau also agreed to cooperate in resolving the issue of North Korea's nuclear and missile development programs.

In a separate meeting with Chilean President Sebastian Pinera, Abe expressed hopes that Chile will complete procedures to ratify the TPP as early as possible.

Abe and Pinera also discussed issues related to North Korea. Jiji Press