Articles tagged with Trade Minister

New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement: A Landmark Deal Boosting Exports and Jobs

1 month ago | 292 views

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hailed the conclusion of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement as a landmark achievement that fulfills a key campaign promise and opens significant opportunities for New Zealand exporters by removing tariffs on over half of exports to India. The agreement strengthens ties with India, the world's fastest-growing major economy, promising job creation, export growth, and a deeper partnership between the two nations. Extensive diplomatic engagement, including multiple high-level visits and trade missions, contributed to securing this high-quality deal that Prime Minister Modi also supports enthusiastically.

Tags: Christopher Luxon Narendra Modi Todd McClay Piyush Goyal New Zealand India Prime Minister Trade Minister Foreign Minister

New Zealand and Australia Strengthen Economic Cooperation for Regional Growth

4 months ago | 374 views

New Zealand and Australia have agreed to expedite efforts to enhance the Single Economic Market, emphasizing open markets and collaboration to boost economic resilience. Key outcomes of the annual CER Trade Ministers’ Meeting include advancing regulatory alignment, deepening economic integration, and coordinating trade engagement on a regional and global scale. The Ministers aim to facilitate trade and investment for businesses across the region, aligning government actions with commercial priorities and welcoming input from the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum.

Tags: New Zealand Australia Single Economic Market Todd McClay Don Farrell Closer Economic Relations CER Monarto South Australia Trade Ministers Meeting