Consultation on NZ/China FTA
The government is seeking submissions from the public on the negotiation of a free trade agreement (FTA) with China. The call for submissions now underway is part of a wider public consultation process that will take place from July. This will include discussions with a wide range of interested groups including business organisations, iwi and unions.
Information gained from the consultation will contribute to a NZ-China joint feasibility study into an FTA, to be carried out later this year. Both governments hope to begin work negotiating an FTA early in 2005.
A public consultation document providing background to FTA issues and an on-line submission form are available on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade website, www.mfat.govt.nz. There is also a questionnaire on non-tariff barriers to trade with China. Submissions close 1 September |
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
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PO Box 2526, Wellington
Tel: 0800 00 83 33
Fax: +64 4 894 0720
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