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Asia-Pacific Ocean Economic Cooperation (APEC) U.S. President Barack Obama has visited Hawaii to attend the 12th summit, the leaders of the Pacific Economic Partnership Agreement in nine countries including the United States Asia Pacific Ocean region (TPP) basic announced that it has agreed to a framework.

Of the agreement, the United States to participate in the negotiations TPP, Singapore, Chile, Australia, Peru, New Zealand, Malaysia, Brunei, Vietnam, nine countries. Obama to agree on details for participating countries remains "confident" he said.

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Prime Minister Noda (left) and U.S. President Barack Obama (12, Honolulu)
President Obama is "both increasing exports and providing more consumer goods, it is possible to create jobs. Compete in future markets, it is possible to win," he said.

U.S. officials have been possible to conclude the final next year, setting a deadline that is taking a negative attitude. Economic organizations of the participating countries are seeking an end to negotiations early next year.

Meanwhile, the Prime Minister on February 11, Yoshihiko Noda, expressed their intention to begin consultations with the countries concerned to participate in negotiations for TPP. Fast Trade Minister Meeting of the Canadian Trade Minister told reporters APEC, the Canadian government has watched with interest the TPP negotiations, said the decision was not down for the participants.

Whether the extent to which President Obama prepared to get through the difficult process of Japan, said the Prime Minister to explore the same feeling when meeting with Prime Minister Noda.

President Obama and Prime Minister Noda prior to the US-Japan Summit, stated that the U.S. and Japan to strengthen relations in economy and security.

Prime Minister Noda "I'm encouraged by the growing U.S. presence in the Asia-Pacific Ocean region," he said.

U.S. deputy national security advisor (international economic affairs) of Mike Froman told reporters that TPP countries begin talks with Japan, said a final agreement negotiations continue. Mr. Frohman is provided and the various criteria must be met before negotiators next year, the meeting will be held next summer, said Trade Minister would like to prepare a legal document.