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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.

• From: Department for International Trade and The Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss
• Published: 18 June 2021

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

The UK and New Zealand yesterday (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 yesterday 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.

Published 18 June 2021