A champion of free trade, Key hopes the remaining members of APEC, including the Philippines, would also join TPP.
"I think there'll be a little bit of backslapping that goes on because of TPP being completed and I suspect for the other sort of nine other economies or countries that aren't members of TPP but are members of APEC, I suspect they'll be looking at thinking, should they possibly come in as it's an opportunity for them," Key told ABS-CBN's Ces Drilon in an exclusive interview.
"From the New Zealand's point of view, I think we take the view of the more the merrier...We'd be more than happy for other countries to come in," he added.
Meanwhile, Key said there are now more opportunities for students as well as Filipino workers in New Zealand, particularly in the construction and health care industry.
Currently, there are 40,000 Filipinos living in New Zealand.
Flights from the Philippines to New Zealand will also start next month, which Key believes will bolster tourism between both countries.
source: www.abs-cbnnews.com
