Before launching negotiations, New Zealand undertook a public consultation process on a CEPA with the UAE from 29 February 2024, calling for submissions from anyone with an interest in providing feedback, including Māori, civil society, and businesses or individuals currently trading into the UAE market or those with an interest in doing so in the future.
With the NZ-UAE CEPA now signed, we continue to welcome further submissions. To do so, or for more information, please contact us as follows:
Email: UAECEPA@mfat.govt.nz
Mail:
Coordinator, NZ-UAE CEPA
Trade and Economic Group
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Private Bag 18901
Wellington
There will also be an opportunity to make submissions during the Parliamentary Treaty Examination process. For more information, refer to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee(external link).