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Conference on CPTPP commitments in Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries held in Quang Tri Province

11:43 - 25/04/2021

Implementing the Prime Minister's Decision on the implementation plan of the CPTPP Agreement, on October 28, 2019 in Dong Ha city, Quang Tri Department of Industry and Trade coordinated with the Ministry of Industry and Trade to organize a propaganda conference on the Agreement. Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) with the theme: CTPPP Agreement - Commitment to the agricultural sector. Forestry, fisheries, opportunities for Vietnam and things to note".

The conference was attended by representatives of the Multilateral Trade Policy Department and the Import-Export Department of the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Department of International Cooperation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. The delegates attending the Conference are managers of departments, agencies and business community in Quang Tri province.

At the conference, the speakers provided basic information about Vietnam's implementation of the CPTPP Agreement, pointed out the advantages and disadvantages in the implementation of the Agreement, and suggested ways to handle the shortcomings. at this. In addition, the explanations also clearly introduce the import tax commitments of CPTPP countries, mainly hotpots of countries that do not have FTAs ​​with Vietnam such as Canada, Mexico, and Peru. for agricultural products. forestry and fisheries. The speakers also clearly introduced other commitments that need attention related to the fields of agriculture, forestry and fisheries, such as commitments on rules of origin, SPS, special safeguards... thereby highlighting. be aware of the issues that Vietnamese businesses, especially those operating in the fields of agriculture, forestry and fishery, especially the products that Quang Tri is interested in, should pay attention to make the most of their commitment to reducing Taxes of the Agreement.

SPECIFIC PROGRAMS

08h00 – 08h30

Delegate Registration

 

08h30 - 08h45

Opening speech

Leader of Quang Tri Department of Industry and Trade

08:45 – 09:30

Overview of the implementation of the CPTPP, the taking advantage of opportunities and the problems posed to the textile and garment, seafood, electronics, wood, handicrafts, and rubber sectors (see details here)

Representative of Multilateral Trade Policy Department, Ministry of Industry and Trade

09:30 – 09:45

Take a break

 

09:45 – 10:30

Commitments in the CPTPP Agreement for the agriculture, forestry and fishery industry and issues to be noted  (see details here)

Representative of Department of International Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

10:30 - 11:15

Rules of origin in the CPTPP for the agriculture, forestry and fishery industries and things to note (see details here)

Representative of Import-Export Department, Ministry of Industry and Trade

11:15 - 11:45 Q&A

(Photo: Ministry of Industry and Trade website source: moit.gov.vn)

Time: 08:00 28/10/2019

Location: City. Dong Ha, Quang Tri