Parliament signals it supports for continued trade negotiations with India and Japan
Strasbourg, 11th May 2011 – MEPs in Strasbourg have voted on the current negotiations with India and Japan as they seek to conclude Free Trade Agreements with both nations. The proposals were generally supportive of the EU’s goals but some MEPs did express concerns with regards to the slow pace of progress.
Although the negotiations between European Commission officials and their counterparts from India and Japan, Parliamentary resolutions are useful tools that provide the opportunity for MEPs to voice their opinions on behalf of their constituents and businesses.
Robert Sturdy, MEP for the East of England and Conservative International Trade Spokesman, commented:
‘Although there are some obstacles that must be overcome, FTAs with India and Japan are an incredible opportunity for the UK, as India is fast becoming the world’s top emergent economy and we all know how strong Japan’s economy is.’
‘I am optimistic that agreements with India and Japan will be reached by the end of the year. This is great news for the EU, great news for the UK and great news for the East of England’
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For further information contact: Robert Sturdy MEP– robert.sturdy@europarl.europa.eu
Tel: 01954 211790 or 0032 2284 7294
