APEC = Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Council Ministerial Conference will be held in Da Nang, central Vietnam, in 21 countries surrounding the Pacific Ocean, at 11:00 am on the 8th of Japan time prior to the summit to be held from October 10 And local cabinet members participated and began.

Among them, Minister Kono said, "Sustainable growth through free and open trade and investment is indispensable for the prosperity and stability of the Asia-Pacific region," and Japan stated that free trade As a flag hand, I emphasized the idea of ​​leading a market based on free and fair rules to the world.

And Minister Kono agreed on TPP = Pacific Rim Pacific Partnership Agreement on which negotiations are taking place, in principle, 11 countries have agreed to enter into force as soon as possible, and free and fair 21st century type of trade and investment rules I showed a sense of expectation in setting up.

At the APEC Ministerial Conference, a Ministerial Statement that summarizes the results of the debate will be adopted on the 8th night of Japan time.