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Statement as delivered by Carolyn Schwalger, Deputy Permanent Representative of New Zealand to the United Nations, 8 November 2016
Delivered by Carolyn Schwalger, Deputy Permanent Representative of New Zealand to the United Nations , 29 February 2016.
New Zealand’s relationship with the Slovak Republic is friendly and in good health. As small states with export-focused economies, Slovakia and New Zealand have much in common. We work together in multilateral forums such as ASEM, the International Whaling Commission and the Alliance of Civilisations.
New Zealand values its relationship with Slovakia as an EU member state, and the Working Holiday Scheme with Slovakia, agreed in April 2012,offers an opportunity to build closer ties. New Zealand’s trade with Slovakia has increased notably over the last three years, with New Zealand importing over NZ$60 million worth of goods from Slovakia in 2014.
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Total trade in goods |
NZ$71 million |
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Exports to Slovakia |
NZ$0.9 million |
Top exports: electrical machinery, plastics |
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Imports from Slovakia |
NZ$70 million |
Top imports: vehicles, machinery, electrical equipment |
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GDP |
US$89.6 billion |
New Zealanders aged between 18 and 35 can apply for a 12-month working holiday visa for Slovakia.
To apply, you can go to the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Canberra.
For more information, read the Slovak Embassy website (external link).