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Doha

The Doha Round of WTO trade negotiations was commenced in 2001. This Round, also known as the Doha Development Round Agenda, aims to reduce trade barriers and assist developing countries through trade liberalisation.

The WTO Doha Round negotiating groups are back in business after a five month suspension, albeit on an informal basis, as they lay the groundwork to relaunch formal negotiations to conclude the Round. Find out more about the way ahead...

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The WTO is an organisation of 152 member governments that negotiate together to liberalise international trade and establish international trade rules.

Through its WTO membership, New Zealand benefits from clear trade rules that are applicable to all.

The WTO assists New Zealand in making trade deals with larger economies. With the weight of other member countries in support, New Zealand can make broader and more ambitious multilateral trade gains. more

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