Articles tagged with Free Trade Agreement
New Zealand Seeks High-Quality Free Trade Agreement with India to Boost Exports
1 week ago | 103 viewsTrade and Investment Minister Todd McClay is leading negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India to secure better market access for New Zealand exporters, who are currently disadvantaged compared to competitors like Australia. Since the launch of talks earlier this year, there has been strong engagement between the two countries, with multiple high-level visits and discussions emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive deal. The FTA aims to create jobs, boost export revenue, and support New Zealand’s economic growth while maintaining the country’s legislative sovereignty.
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1 month ago | 164 viewsIndia’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and a large trade delegation visited New Zealand, deepening business ties and accelerating trade talks with Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay. The visit included high-level meetings, engagements with the New Zealand Indian community, and discussions to advance negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries. Both sides are committed to securing a balanced and ambitious FTA that will benefit their trade relationship and provide access to the growing Indian economy.
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1 month ago | 236 viewsEuropean 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 InvestmentNew Zealand and Saudi Arabia Establish Business Council to Boost Trade and Investment
3 months ago | 302 viewsMinister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay and Saudi Minister of Investment H. E. Dr Majid bin Abdullah Al-Kassabi signed a joint statement establishing the New Zealand–Saudi Arabia Business Council to enhance trade and investment between the two countries. Saudi Arabia, a top 20 export market for New Zealand with a significant economy, presents lucrative opportunities, especially with the upcoming free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council. The Business Council aims to support exporters, raise awareness of opportunities, strengthen relationships, and contribute to the government's goal of doubling exports in 10 years, ultimately creating more jobs and economic growth for New Zealand.
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5 months ago | 1013 viewsPrime 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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