Japan's basic FTA policy eyes E. Asian community

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (R) speaks, as Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Shoichi Nakagawa listens, at a meeting of Cabinet ministers involved in Free Trade Agreement negotiations at the premier's office on Dec. 21. The meeting endorsed a basic policy for promoting FTAs, putting priority on striking accords with Asian trading partners to help build an East Asian community. (Kyodo)

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