We want a free trade agreement with the European Union as soon as possible.
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- June 2018: Negotiations formally launched
- July 2018: First round of negotiations, Brussels
- October 2018: Second round of negotiations, Wellington
- February 2019: Third round of negotiations, Brussels
- May 2019: Fourth round of negotiations, Wellington
- July 2019: Fifth round of negotiations, Brussels
- December 2019: Sixth round of negotiations, Wellington
- March-April 2020: Seventh round of negotiations (conducted virtually)
- June 2020: Eighth round of negotiations (conducted virtually)
- November 2020: Ninth round of negotiations (conducted virtually)
- March 2021: Tenth round of negotiations (conducted virtually)
- June-July 2021: Eleventh round of negotiations (conducted virtually)
See a summary of the outcome of each round of negotiations.
With shared views in many areas of trade policy, it is hoped that we can reach conclusion on a high-quality and ambitious agreement quickly.
Once an agreement is reached, it will be released for public scrutiny, as will a National Interest Assessment.
The agreement will also undergo parliamentary treaty examination, be ratified by the Government and ultimately enter into force.