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Joint statement on UK-New Zealand trade talks

A joint statement between the United Kingdom and New Zealand on trade talks.

The UK and New Zealand recently (Thursday 17 June) held constructive and productive discussions towards the conclusion of a high-quality and comprehensive Free Trade Agreement that will support sustainable and inclusive trade. Both countries are confident that the remaining issues will be resolved, with talks on track to deliver a fantastic agreement.

UK International Trade Secretary Liz Truss and New Zealand Trade and Export Growth Minister Damien O’Connor concluded a day of detailed talks recently in London.

Negotiating teams will now accelerate talks and spend the coming weeks finalising details with the aim of reaching agreement in principle in August.

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Original article link: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-statement-on-uk-new-zealand-trade-talks

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