Articles tagged with European Union

EU and New Zealand Strengthen Bilateral Trade Ties in Inaugural Meeting

2 weeks ago | 114 views

European Union Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič and New Zealand's Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay adopted a joint declaration to enhance bilateral trade and reduce costs during the NZ-EU Trade Committee meeting in Queenstown. They emphasized the importance of deepening the trade relationship, addressing non-tariff barriers, and showcasing Kiwi exporters at the NZ-EU Business Summit. The discussions also touched on the EU's Deforestation Regulation, with plans to collaborate on reducing costs and ensuring fair access for exporters under the trade agreement.

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EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič Visits NZ for Business Summit and Trade Committee Meeting

2 weeks ago | 161 views

European Union Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič will visit New Zealand for the European Union-New Zealand Business Summit and first NZ-EU Trade Committee meeting, marking the first visit by an EU Trade Commissioner since 2018. The summit in Auckland will involve over 400 businesses and representatives from various sectors, aiming to boost trade and investment opportunities. The meeting will focus on maximizing the benefits of the Free Trade Agreement to enhance trade, investment, and partnership between New Zealand and the European Union.

Tags: Maroš Šefčovič Todd McClay European Union New Zealand Trade Commissioner Trade Committee Business Summit Free Trade Agreement Trade Investment

Prime Minister Luxon Strengthening New Zealand-EU Ties in High-Level Talks: Trade, Research, and Remembrance

4 months ago | 878 views

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has held high-level talks with European Union leaders in Brussels, to underline the close ties between New Zealand and the EU. “The European Union is one of New Zealand’s most trusted partners,” Mr Luxon says. “This is something that was emphasised in my meetings with both EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Council President António Costa.

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