Premier Japan to Brussels for trade treaty

The European Union and Japan are expected to announce a political agreement on a free trade treaty on Thursday.

The EU is represented by Tusk and the President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker.

According to EU sources, the parties would be close enough to an agreement on access to each other's markets in order to sign a principle agreement. But there are still negotiations on a number of sensitive issues, including the export of European cheese to Japan and the arbitration of disputes about investment.

Brussels also expects a strategic partnership agreement and will confirm to both parties that they adhere to the Paris climate agreement.