Articles tagged with United Arab Emirates

New Zealand Condemns Iran's Actions and Urges Peaceful Resolution Amid Crisis

2 days ago | 61 views

New Zealand condemns Iran’s nuclear program, regional destabilization, and repression of its people, emphasizing the regime’s loss of legitimacy. It strongly denounces Iran’s retaliatory attacks on neighboring countries, urges a quick end to the crisis, and calls for renewed negotiations under international law. New Zealand supports affected citizens, monitors the situation closely, and encourages Iranians’ right to determine their future peacefully.

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Costa Rica Nears CPTPP Membership as Trade Ministers Advance Accession Talks

3 months ago | 375 views

Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay welcomed progress on Costa Rica’s accession to the CPTPP, with ministers planning to announce substantial conclusions before year-end, making Costa Rica the second economy to join after the UK. Accession processes will also begin with Uruguay this year and with Indonesia, the Philippines, and the UAE in 2026, while discussions continue with other aspirant countries to meet the Auckland Principles. Additionally, inaugural Trade and Investment Dialogues with the EU and ASEAN were held to strengthen cooperation on digital trade, supply chain resilience, and support for WTO reform, emphasizing the importance of upholding international trade rules.

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NZ-UAE Bilateral Investment Treaty Boosts Economic Cooperation and Trade

3 months ago | 378 views

The NZ-UAE Bilateral Investment Treaty has come into force, enhancing economic cooperation by providing clear investment rules and complementing the existing Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Both countries view these agreements as key to increasing two-way investment and strengthening private sector engagement, supported by the newly established NZ-UAE Business Council. The UAE serves as a major market for New Zealand and a strategic gateway to a rapidly growing and diversifying regional economy.

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NZ-UAE Bilateral Investment Treaty Boosts Economic Cooperation and Trade

3 months ago | 383 views

The NZ-UAE Bilateral Investment Treaty has come into force, enhancing economic cooperation by providing clear investment rules and complementing the existing Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Both countries view these agreements as crucial for increasing two-way investment, strengthening private sector engagement, and supporting New Zealand's economic growth. Additionally, the establishment of the New Zealand-UAE Business Council aims to further boost trade, investment, and collaboration between the two nations.

Tags: Todd McClay Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi New Zealand United Arab Emirates Bilateral Investment Treaty Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Trade and Investment Minister

New FIT Partnership Boosts Trade and Investment Opportunities

5 months ago | 473 views

New Zealand, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, and Switzerland have formed the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership to enhance trade and investment opportunities and support economic growth. The partnership includes several other countries like Brunei, Costa Rica, and Iceland, among others. Discussions on establishing the FIT Partnership began a year ago, with a focus on practical initiatives to open markets, attract investment, and remove barriers to benefit businesses and strengthen supply chains.

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New Zealand–UAE Trade Agreement Brings Major Benefits and Opportunities

6 months ago | 716 views

The New Zealand–United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) has come into effect, offering significant tariff savings and market access for Kiwi exporters. Key goods like dairy, red meat, and fruit will now enter the UAE duty-free, with the agreement aiming to enhance trade and investment opportunities between the two countries. The CEPA also paves the way for increased bilateral trade, job creation, and economic growth, aligning with New Zealand's export expansion goals.

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