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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Israel Trade Negotiations Update

11 March 2024 · Department for Business and Trade

Proposed by Greg Hands Con Chelsea and Fulham

Business & Trade

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At a glance

Key points

  • Greg Hands updates Parliament on the fourth round of UK-Israel Free Trade Agreement negotiations.
  • Officials have completed discussions across multiple policy areas.
  • A fifth round of negotiations will take place in due course.
  • The Government remains committed to maintaining high standards and long-standing foreign policy positions.

Issue summary

Greg Hands updates Parliament on the fourth round of UK-Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations.

Action requested

Officials have completed discussions across multiple policy areas and a fifth round of negotiations will take place in due course. The Government remains committed to maintaining high standards and long-standing foreign policy positions.

Key facts

  • Negotiations took place virtually between 19 – 29 February 2024.
  • Officials held technical text-based discussions across 12 policy areas in 26 sessions.
  • UK is the world’s second largest exporter of services.
  • Existing trade relationship worth £6.4bn in Q3 of 2023.
  • Government will not compromise on high environmental and labour protections, public health, animal welfare and food standards.
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