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UK accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership – Entry into Force
02 September 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business and Trade
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement discusses the entry into force of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) for the UK by December 15, 2024.
Action Requested
No specific action is requested. The statement informs about the timeline and processes related to the UK's accession to CPTPP and its expected entry into force on December 15, 2024, following Peru's ratification of the Accession Protocol.
Key Facts
- The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is set to enter into force for the UK by 15 December 2024.
- Notification would follow the completion of relevant domestic procedures and occurs 60 days after all Parties and the UK have each notified the CPTPP Depositary, or a minimum of six Parties and the UK if within 15 months since signature.
- Five other CPTPP Parties had already ratified before Peru, including Japan, Singapore, Chile, New Zealand, and Viet Nam.
- The UK continues to work closely with remaining Parties who are completing their processes.
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