Agreement on Trade in Essential Supplies with Singapore

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Treaty Code:

B2026-04

Treaty Type:

Bilateral/Plurilateral

Common Name:

AOTES

Responsible Department:

Foreign Affairs and Trade

Administering Department:

Treaty Status:

In Force

Treaty Summary:

AOTES is a first-of-its-kind agreement to help maintain trade between New Zealand and Singapore during a crisis. The Agreement includes binding provisions preventing both governments from imposing export restrictions on an agreed list of goods, and does not undercut any existing commercial arrangements. Some of the essential supplies identified by New Zealand and Singapore include food, fuels, medical equipment and construction materials. 

NZ Adherence Status:

In Force

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Signature Date:

04/05/2026

Adherence Date:

Expired:

No

Date Concluded:

04/05/2026

Place Concluded:

Singapore

Entry Into Force Date:

17/06/2026

NZ Entry Into Force Date:

17/06/2026

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NZ Objections:

No

NZ Reservations:

No

NZ Declarations:

No

NZ Territorial Applications:

None

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