FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL INTERGRATION

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership: toward a progressive and inclusive trade model

Nguyen Anh

After more than a year of negotiations, the 11 remaining signatories of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement including Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam officially signed the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. Despite the withdrawal of the world's No. 1 economy, in terms of contents and commitment, this is still the new generation free trade agreement, "a model for progressive and inclusive trade." At present, this is the largest free trade agreement with a market of about 500 million people, with a GDP of US$10,100 billion (equivalent to 13.5% of the world’s GDP).

External information contributed to Vietnam's achievements in foreign affairs in 2017, creating a solid premise for 2018

Ha Kim Ngoc Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs

The Party’s external relations contribute to lay an important political foundation for Vietnam's ties with other countries

Hoang Binh Quan Member of the Party Central Committee, Head of the Central Commission for External Relations

External relation achievements in 2017: new position, new momentum

Pham Binh Minh Member of Politburo, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs

Being proactive and active in international integration, ensuring national defense, security and rapid and sustainable development in Vietnam

Prof. Vu Van Hien. PhD Vice Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council