Park Jeong-seong, head of the Trade Negotiation Headquarters at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, stated on September 4 that "the burdens on sectors such as agriculture and fisheries, which are concerned about potential damage, must be adequately considered." He emphasized that he would listen to the concerns of the agricultural community and take their voices into account during the review process.
Park made these remarks while presiding over a 'CPTPP Expert Advisory Meeting for the Agriculture and Fisheries Sector,' attended by experts from academia, research institutions, and related organizations.
He highlighted that the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is not merely about market opening but is directly linked to the long-term benefits of the economy, including supply chain stability, economic security, and the expansion of export markets.
During the meeting, participants discussed the anticipated impacts of CPTPP membership on the agriculture and fisheries sectors, key considerations, ways to enhance competitiveness, domestic supplementary measures, and strategies to leverage new opportunities for increasing exports of agricultural and fishery products. They also exchanged views on future communication strategies with the agricultural community.
The Ministry plans to continue its communication with the agricultural sector in collaboration with relevant departments and experts. It intends to arrange direct meetings with industry representatives soon to gather detailed opinions by sector and product and incorporate them into the CPTPP membership review process.
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