New Zealand PM in Australia to boost trade ties

by IANS |

Sydney, July 7 (IANS) New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Thursday attended the Australia-New Zealand Leadership Forum (ANZLF) in Sydney to boost trade ties between the two countries.

"Building on our trans-Tasman trade and economic links is fundamental to ensuring New Zealanders' economic security both now, and into the future," Xinhua news agency quoted Ardern as saying in a statement.

Topics discussed on the form include reconnecting through travel and tourism; trans-Tasman innovation opportunities; labour shortages and the future of work, economic growth challenges post-Covid-19; and climate change collaboration.

Australia is New Zealand's second-largest trading partner after China, with two-way trade accounting for over $13.6 billion in the year to December 2021, statistics show.

Usually held around every 18 months, the forum last took place in 2019 in Auckland before Covid-19.

Separate to the ANZLF, Ardern and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will hold their first formal Australia New Zealand Leaders Meeting on Friday in Sydney.

Latest News
Top psephologist says PM Modi's connect with women to propel NDA to '400 paar' Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 04:48 PM
Covid-19 worsened 'silent' spread of antimicrobial resistance: WHO Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 04:42 PM
Govt working on setting up Maritime Development Fund akin to Power Finance Corp, REC Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 04:38 PM
Several killed and injured after junta airstrikes in Myanmar Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 04:35 PM
South Korea, Japan could consider simplified entry agreement amid warming ties: Seoul official Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 04:33 PM
CM Vijayan loses cool when asked if elections would be assessment of his governance Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 04:31 PM
Brand owners may look at chess GM Gukesh and others for endorsement deals Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 04:29 PM
Global connected car sales to exceed 500 million in 2030, India to be among top nations Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 04:11 PM
INDIA bloc aims to divide the country on religious grounds: UP CM Yogi Adityanath Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 04:07 PM
FairPoint: If mangoes were for bail, then CM Kejriwal would ride out of jail Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 04:01 PM
Hulkenberg to leave Haas for Sauber at the end of F1 season 2024 Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 03:54 PM
Kia's net profit up 32.5 pc in Q1; India sales drop due to aging models, geopolitical factors Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 03:47 PM
We will implement UCC in entire country, it is 'Modi ki Guarantee': Amit Shah Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 03:45 PM
Three dead after mini car falls into paddy field in Japan Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 03:09 PM
Amid scorching heat, Tripura East records 55 pc turnout till 1 p.m. Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 03:07 PM