House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Update – June 2026
29 June 2026 · Department for Business and Trade
Proposed by Chris Bryant Lab Rhondda
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The UK provides an update on the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) regarding the accession process of Indonesia, the Philippines, and the United Arab Emirates.
- Ministers have agreed to start preparatory discussions with these three countries in the coming months.
- CPTPP officials will initiate these talks following the decision made at the recent virtual Commission Meeting on June 26th, 2026.
Issue summary
This statement provides an update on the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) regarding the accession process of Indonesia, the Philippines, and the United Arab Emirates.
Action requested
Ministers have agreed to begin preparatory discussions with these three countries over the coming months. CPTPP officials are tasked with initiating these talks in accordance with the decision made at the recent virtual Commission Meeting on June 26th, 2026. The next CPTPP Commission Meeting will be held under Vietnam’s Chairship later this year.
Key facts
- At the Melbourne Ministerial Commission Meeting in 2025, Indonesia, the Philippines, and the United Arab Emirates were identified as meeting Auckland Principles.
- A virtual Commission Meeting was held on June 26th, 2026, to begin preparatory discussions with these countries.
- CPTPP officials will commence these discussions over the coming months.