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ASEAN FTA places New Zealand in vital trade web
Media release
27 February 2009
ASEAN FTA places New Zealand in vital trade web
Tonight's signing of the ASEAN
free trade agreement places New Zealand
in a good
strategic place, says Phil O'Reilly of Business NZ.
"Being
part of a free trade deal that includes Asian nations
and
Australia effectively brings the Asian centre of
influence closer to New
Zealand," Mr O'Reilly said.
"It could not have come at a better time given recent
protectionist
signals from other parts of the
world.
"More market access and more opportunity for New
Zealand exporters will
reap future rewards.
"The work
of Ministers in both the National and Labour Governments
and
their officials in achieving this FTA is greatly
appreciated."
ENDS
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