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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Negotiations on the UK’s Future Trading Relationship with New Zealand: Update

09 November 2020 · Department for International Trade

Proposed by Elizabeth Truss Con South West Norfolk

Business & Trade

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At a glance

Key points

  • The statement provides an update on the progress of negotiations for a UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.
  • The third negotiating round is expected to take place in January 2021.
  • Significant progress was made in sectors such as SMEs, services, digital trade, and environmental considerations.

Issue summary

The statement provides an update on the progress of negotiations for a UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), highlighting areas of common interest and shared ambition.

Action requested

No specific action is requested, but the minister announces that the third negotiating round is expected to take place in January 2021. The current round saw 46 sessions over two weeks and significant progress in various sectors including SMEs, services, digital trade, and environmental considerations.

Key facts

  • Second UK-New Zealand FTA negotiating round took place from October 19th to November 2nd.
  • Negotiators carried out 46 sessions covering all areas of the proposed FTA over two weeks.
  • Both sides shared 35 draft texts and 25 position papers.
  • Discussions covered 28 topics including Anti-Corruption, Digital Trade, Environment and Clean Growth, Financial Services, Labour, Rules of Origin, and more.
  • The third negotiating round is expected to take place in January 2021.
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