Free Trade Agreement New Zealand 2020-10-08
2020-10-08
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Q1
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The MP is inquiring about the progress made on a free trade deal with New Zealand, following initial negotiations in July and October of 2020.
What progress has been made in securing a free trade agreement with New Zealand?
A free trade agreement with New Zealand is a priority. Trade negotiators from the UK and New Zealand held negotiations in July 2020 and another round began on October 19th. The Secretary of State speaks regularly with the New Zealand Trade Minister, and there was a recent webinar with New Zealand businesses.
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Specific progress or commitments towards finalizing the agreement were not provided
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Q2
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The MP reflects on his past work with the Prime Minister's former role in London and seeks further strengthening of commercial and political ties between Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK post-Brexit.
Does my right hon. Friend agree that we need to go further to strengthen commercial and political ties between Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, seizing chances presented by Brexit?
The Secretary of State speaks regularly with the New Zealand Trade Minister. I did a webinar recently with New Zealand businesses to strengthen ties. We want a cutting-edge deal as soon as possible. The comprehensive and progressive agreement for trans-Pacific partnership may help in broadening relationships.
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Concrete plans or specific commitments on strengthening commercial and political ties were not given
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