PNG is engaged into several major trade agreements, including a free trade agreement with the EU in a view to strengthen the potential for trade growth in PNG, the EU approved the start of a second phase of the Trade Related assistance Programme (TRA-2).AETS will provide short term TA to the trade division of the department of Trade Commerce and Industry and help to support the preparation and the successful implementation of key activities of the trade division.The project is implemented by Cardno Emerging Markets