New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay to Attend G20 Meeting in Brasilia
Next week, Trade Minister Hon Todd McClay will represent New Zealand at the G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting in Brasilia. McClay expressed the significance of this event for New Zealand, highlighting the chance to advance the country’s trade interests with some of the world’s major economies and key trading partners.
New Zealand’s invitation to this prestigious gathering follows its successful negotiation of the E Commerce agreement at this year’s WTO Ministerial Trade negotiation in Abu Dhabi, and its first-time presence at the G7 Trade Ministers meeting in Reggio Calabria.
Minister McClay will engage with G20 members to discuss various critical issues including sustainable development, investment opportunities, global food security, reducing Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs), and enhancing the multilateral trade system.
In addition to participating in the G20 sessions, McClay plans to have direct discussions with counterparts from Brazil, Canada, Chile, the European Union, Germany, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Moreover, during his visit, the Minister will lead a business delegation to São Paulo, aiming to enhance New Zealand’s $242 million export market to Brazil and support the 40 Kiwi companies already operating there. The delegation will include representatives from Aroa Biosurgery, Auckland Council, Foot Science International, Framecad, Gallagher Animal Management, Latin America Centre of Asia-Pacific Excellence (CAPE), Latin America New Zealand Business Council (LANZBC), Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC), Loadscan, Mindhive Global, New Zealand Brazil Business Chamber (NZBBC), Seequent, and Tait Communications.
“We are committed to maintaining New Zealand’s competitive edge on the global stage, ensuring our high quality, safe, and sustainable exports receive the recognition they deserve,” McClay stated.