PROMOTE
Transparency, good governance and rule of law, and eliminate bribery and
corruption in trade and investment;
RECOGNISE
the important work that our relevant authorities are doing to strengthen
macroeconomic cooperation, including on exchange rate issues, in appropriate fora;
RECOGNISE
the importance of cultural identity and diversity among and within the
Parties, and that trade and investment can expand opportunities to enrich cultural identity and diversity at home and abroad;
CONTRIBUTE
to the harmonious development and expansion of world trade and provide a catalyst to broader regional and international cooperation;
ESTABLISH
An Agreement to address future trade and investment challenges and
opportunities, and contribute to advancing their respective priorities over time; and
EXPAND
The their partnership by encouraging the accession of other States or separate customs territories in order to further enhance regional economic integration and create the foundation of a Free Trade Area of the Asia Pacific,
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