Regional Trade policy and any future regional trade negotiations and arrangements of the FICs will be shaped by broader developments in the region. The 2050 Strategy thematic pillar on Resource and Economic Development will provide an overall framework for future regional trade initiatives.
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The Pacific region is shifting from trade liberalisation and negotiated market access to a more market driven entry programme, innovation and sectoral upgrading. Our focus is outlined in the Pacific Aid-for-Trade Strategy 2020-2025 and the four key areas identified by the region; Electronic Commerce; Services; Deepening Forum Markets; and Comprehensive Connectivity.
The Secretariat has been tasked with coordinating the four key thematic areas under the Pacific Aid-for-Trade Strategy.
In terms of implementation of the changing strategic environment in the Pacific, any future regional trade negotiations and arrangements of the FICs will be shaped by broader developments in the region. The 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent provides an overall framework for future regional trade initiatives.
- Implementation of the Comprehensive Review of Pacific Regional Trade Arrangements
- Implementation of the PICTA Rules of Origin
- PICTA Services and TMNP consideration
- IEPA market access
- Pacific-US trade relations
- Pacific Asia Trade relations including with China