The Governments of Russia and New Zealand have commenced preparation for future negotiations of a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA). On May 31st the Government of New Zealand released a statement announcing the commencement of groundwork for the eventual negotiations of a FTA between New Zealand and Russia. The statement was released shortly after a meeting between Tim Groser, Trade Minister of New Zealand, and Elvira Nabiullina, Russian Minister of Economic Development, held in Moscow. Tim Groser summarized the achievements of the meeting, ... Read More

It has been agreed by New Zealand and Indian Trade Ministers Tim Groser and Kamal Nath, respectively, that India and New Zealand will commence bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. The agreement is based on a Joint Study performed by the two countries which explored the benefits of a possible FTA between the two countries. Having reached an agreement that the study indicated definite positives for both nations it has been agreed that negations will commence. While no definite schedule has been ... Read More

The possibility of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Korea and New Zealand is becoming a more realistic possibility with positive signs from both Governments giving positive indicators. The New Zealand Government has called for submissions on the possibility of a FTA with Korea, according to Trade Minister Tim Groser in a January 23rd press release. Further, the Korean Foreign Minister, Yu Myung-hwan visited New Zealand over the subsequent weekend. Talks regarding the FTA were scheduled for Sunday. According to Mr Goser, Korea is ... Read More