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TRANS-PACIFIC STRATEGIC ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT PREAMBLE The Governments of Brunei Darussalam, the Republic of Chile, New Zealand and the Republic of Singapore, (hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Parties” or individually as a “Party”, unless the context otherwise requires), resolve to: STRENGTHEN the special links of friendship and cooperation among them; ENLARGE the framework of relations among the Parties through liberalising trade and investment and encouraging further and deeper cooperation to create a strategic partnership within the Asia - Pacific region; CONTRIBUTE to the harmonious development and expansion of world trade and provide a catalyst for broader cooperation at international forums; CREATE an expanded and secure market for the goods and services in their territories; AVOID distortions in their reciprocal trade; ESTABLISH clear rules governing their trade; ENSURE a predictable commercial framework for business planning and investment; BUILD on their respective rights and obligations under the Marrakesh Agreement establishing the World Trade Organization and other multilateral and bilateral agreements and arrangements; AFFIRM their commitment to the Asia – Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) goals and principles; REAFFIRM their commitment to the APEC Principles to Enhance Competition and Regulatory Reform with a view to protecting and promoting the competitive process and the design of regulation that minimises distortions to competition; BE MINDFUL that economic development, social development and environmental protection are