“CPTPP” member countries give the green light to accept “Britain” as a member.

On 31 March 2566, trade officials from 11 member countries of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) voted to approve the UK becoming the 12th member country, an important development that will further expand the CPTPP's sphere of influence. Still European

“Trade officials agree to the conclusion of negotiations regarding the UK's membership of the CPTPP,” said a section of the joint ministerial statement. It was released to the public after the online meeting was completed. in which England also participated

The Nikkei Asia News Agency reports that the CPTPP is an agreement to abolish trade tariffs among member countries and set rules on issues such as cross-border investment, e-commerce, intellectual property, state-owned enterprises and labor, with the UK being the one. The first non-founding member of the group launched since 2561.

“Agreeing to accept England as a member this time means that The UK will abide by the rules of the CPTPP,” a joint ministerial statement said.

CPTPP members include Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Brunei, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, Peru and Chile, with the UK aiming to sign a formal membership agreement at a ministerial meeting in July.