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International Trade committee  I thank you very much for the question, because I forgot to mention that Japan and the EU have been negotiating an economic partnership agreement, and it is moving forward. We made big progress last year and we hope to conclude as soon as possible. I mentioned the Japan-China-So

February 23rd, 2017Committee meeting

H.E. Kenjiro Monji

International Trade committee  Well, we have been negotiating the bilateral economic partnership agreement. Sorry, I am not quite aware in detail of the CETA, but what we have been talking about is promoting trade and investment bilaterally. I think that can certainly be the model, or the coverage will be simi

February 23rd, 2017Committee meeting

H.E. Kenjiro Monji

International Trade committee  Well, a year and a half ago maybe, we issued a future energy outlook for 2030. According to that, the biggest share is liquefied natural gas at 27%. The second is coal at 26%. We depend on nuclear power 21% to 22%, maybe, and on new and renewable energy 20% to 23%. At this stag

February 23rd, 2017Committee meeting

H.E. Kenjiro Monji

International Trade committee  We have reconstruction, and it is moving forward, but because of radiation, I believe there are still some areas closed. Quite a number of people still have to live in temporary housing. But even though it's slow, there has been progress toward the reconstruction there. Also, we

February 23rd, 2017Committee meeting

H.E. Kenjiro Monji

International Trade committee  At the moment, we hope to continue close communications with other signatories of the TPP. At the same time, of course, we talk to the United States. During those discussions, we know there are many ideas concerning the existing TPP, or a different shape of TPP. Through the cours

February 23rd, 2017Committee meeting

H.E. Kenjiro Monji

International Trade committee  I think bilateral EPA negotiations preceded the TPP. We had seven rounds, but since TPP moved so fast, we concentrated our efforts on TPP. Still we hope to continue our connection to TPP. On TPP we could agree on those elements, including agriculture. In any trade agreement, and

February 23rd, 2017Committee meeting

H.E. Kenjiro Monji

International Trade committee  I mentioned the joint economic committee, which was created by Mr. Pierre Trudeau in 1976 and was revitalized by Prime Minister Abe and Mr. Trudeau. In October of last year, we had our first renewed JEC meeting in Ottawa. I mentioned five priority areas: infrastructure, energy,

February 23rd, 2017Committee meeting

H.E. Kenjiro Monji

International Trade committee  Yes, of course. We issued a rather simple press release indicating what is in those five areas. Also, I would like to emphasize the importance of private sector efforts. In March last year, I attended the second joint Chamber of Commerce meeting in Vancouver. There were two Ja

February 23rd, 2017Committee meeting

H.E. Kenjiro Monji

International Trade committee  Japan notified that we finished the domestic procedures after President Trump took office or at about the same time, and even though the United States has withdrawn from the TPP, I still think it's important to go for the ratification, because it will show the strong commitment o

February 23rd, 2017Committee meeting

H.E. Kenjiro Monji

International Trade committee  Actually, TPP has such a wide value and it should be a model for 21st century free trade agreements not only in Asia-Pacific but also globally. TPP should lead other negotiations in this area. It is true that we are negotiating other agreements, such as RCEP, the regional compreh

February 23rd, 2017Committee meeting

H.E. Kenjiro Monji

International Trade committee  Of course we are not a member of NAFTA, but our economies are already intertwined and interdependent, so we are paying much attention to what you are going to discuss with the United States and of course with Mexico. One thing I'd like to emphasize is that, in a meeting between

February 23rd, 2017Committee meeting

H.E. Kenjiro Monji

International Trade committee  Of course, as I explained, we haven't abandoned the TPP, and we are the leaders in fighting against protectionism. If Japan abandons it, it may be the end. I think Prime Minister Abe has a strong belief that he will continue patiently and seriously to talk to the United States. O

February 23rd, 2017Committee meeting

H.E. Kenjiro Monji

International Trade committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. I'm delighted to make a statement for the second time as Ambassador of Japan for this public consultation of the House of Commons international trade committee regarding the TPP. Taking advantage of this occasion, I would like to explain Japan's view on th

February 23rd, 2017Committee meeting

His Excellency Kenjiro Monji

International Trade committee  Thank you very much.

October 27th, 2016Committee meeting

Kenjiro Monji

International Trade committee  We have already presented a bill and agreement to Parliament, so at this moment the government's position is to concentrate on the TPP. As for a bilateral economic partnership agreement with Canada, it actually preceded the TPP. It is only that the TPP moved so fast, we decided

October 27th, 2016Committee meeting

Kenjiro Monji