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New Zealand’s Food Safety Minister Leads APEC Efforts on Regional Food Security
1 day ago | 71 viewsFood Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard is representing New Zealand at the 11th APEC Food Security Ministerial Meeting in China, which focuses on regional cooperation to address food security challenges and promote sustainable, resilient food systems. The forum brings together 21 member economies to share policies, enhance trade, and collaborate on innovation, climate resilience, and supply chain stability. New Zealand emphasizes its commitment to open trade and access to safe, nutritious food while engaging in bilateral meetings with business stakeholders during the visit.
Tags: Andrew Hoggard Food Safety Minister New Zealand APEC Food Security Ministerial Meeting Asia Pacific food security sustainable agriculture economic cooperation tradeNew Zealand and Switzerland Launch Trade and Investment Dialogue to Boost Cooperation
1 month ago | 287 viewsNew Zealand and Switzerland have agreed to establish a Trade and Investment Dialogue to enhance cooperation on trade, economic security, e-commerce, investment, and sustainability. This initiative follows discussions between their trade officials and aims to strengthen bilateral trade and collaboration within international forums amid global economic uncertainty. In the year ending December 2025, two-way trade totaled NZ$1.88 billion, with key exports and imports including services, meat, pharmaceuticals, and intellectual property, and the first official meeting is scheduled for September.
Tags: New Zealand Switzerland Todd McClay Helene Budliger Artieda Trade and Investment Dialogue FIT Partnership World Trade Organization OECD economic cooperation bilateral trade