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Treaty Code:
M2017-01
Treaty Type:
Multilateral
Common Name:
PACER Plus
Responsible Department:
Foreign Affairs and Trade
Administering Department:
Foreign Affairs and Trade
Treaty Status:
In Force
Treaty Summary:
Leaders, at the Pacific Islands Forum Meeting in Cairns in August 2009, agreed to the commencement of negotiations on PACER Plus. After eight years of negotiations PACER Plus was concluded on 20 April 2017 and signed by ten Forum Island Countries on 14 June 2017. PACER Plus is a landmark trade and development agreement between New Zealand, Australia and participating Forum Island Countries. PACER Plus is part of the commitment to a wider process of economic integration and trade liberalisation contained in the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER). PACER Plus will lower barriers and provide greater certainty for New Zealand businesses, while raising living standards, creating jobs and increasing exports in Pacific Island countries.
The geographic focus for New Zealand’s aid is our Pacific neighbourhood. New Zealanders share an interest with Pacific peoples in seeking prosperity and stability in our region.
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14/06/2017
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24/10/2018
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No
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20/04/2017
Place Concluded:
Tonga
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13/12/2020
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13/12/2020
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Cook Islands, Niue
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