Japanese participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade negotiations was formally approved on Tuesday after the United States completed domestic procedures that were the last obstacle to Japan's entry.
The 18th round of the TPP talks is being held in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, until July 25th.The Japanese delegation will join discussions at working groups that are deliberating rules for intellectual property and public procurement.
Japanese officials will have access to documents that show the current status of the negotiations in various working groups.
The officials also plan to hold separate meetings with negotiators from other countries to gather information and seek understanding for Japan's positions.
Japanese officials will have access to documents that show the current status of the negotiations in various working groups.
The officials also plan to hold separate meetings with negotiators from other countries to gather information and seek understanding for Japan's positions.
