Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has welcomed a new trade deal between Australia and Pacific nations.
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Lower tariffs and closer economic ties with Pacific nations were the centrepiece of a recently signed trade agreement.
The Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus (PACER Plus) was signed on December 13.
Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said it was an important part of Australia s broader engagement in the Pacific and provided an avenue to help foster a secure and stable region.
“PACER Plus enters into force for Australia, Cook Islands, Kiribati, New Zealand, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Tonga,” he said.
“It also remains open to accession by Nauru, Tuvalu and Vanuatu, which have signed but not ratified, and likewise to other Pacific Island countries such as Fiji and Papua New Guinea, which are yet to sign the agreement.”
The Hon David Littleproud MP
Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management
Pacific agreement takes effect today with Australian farmers to benefit from tariff reductions
The agreement will help to improve regional stability and economic ties with our closets neighbours
The Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus (PACER Plus) enters into force today bringing more opportunities for Australian farmers and forging greater shared regional prosperity.
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said PACER Plus was an important part of our broader engagement in the Pacific and provided an avenue to help foster a secure and stable region.
“PACER Plus enters into force for Australia, Cook Islands, Kiribati, New Zealand, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Tonga,” Minister Littleproud said.