Joint Business call to a successful and inclusive conclusion of the EU-Japan EPA/FTA negotiations

We, European and international business organisations, signatories of this statement, are strong proponents of fostering trade partnership and cooperation between the EU and Japan. As the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement/Free Trade Agreement (“EPA/FTA”) negotiations approach the final stage, we wish to take the opportunity to reiterate the value of the EU-Japan trade relationship to our industries and to jobs in our respective sectors.