WELLINGTON, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay will be flying for open markets and the seemingly doomed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal at APEC talks in Peru this week.
McClay said Wednesday he would attend the annual APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Ministerial Meeting in Lima where he expected to hold talks on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP) and the TPP.
"The Asia-Pacific region remains a top trade focus for New Zealand. At this time it is important New Zealand continues to show leadership in defense of open markets and fair trade access," said McClay.
"This year's meeting is an opportunity to discuss new ways to boost economic growth by increasing competitiveness and removing trade barriers for services," he said in a statement.
Trade and foreign ministers from 20 other APEC economies, accounting for half of global trade and 60 percent of world gross domestic product, would also discuss APEC's proposed FTAAP, policies to support the future skilled workforce, and how to enhance the regional food market.
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