The Edge Malaysia | 23 September 2025
Asean-CPTPP dialogue in November to explore collaboration opportunities, says Zafrul
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin / Bernama
There will be a formal dialogue on Nov 20 to explore potential areas of collaboration between Asean and Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) pact members.
Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the formal dialogue was agreed upon during a discussion among ministers at the 57th Asean Economic Ministers' Meeting here.
“We will discuss some of the potential areas of collaboration and cooperation to move forward. The discussion will start with senior officials first,” he told a press conference.
The CPTPP is a free trade agreement signed by 12 countries, namely Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the UK, and Vietnam.
Four of the 10 Asean member countries, Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam, are CPTPP pact members.
