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Investment Protocol to the New Zealand – Hong Kong, China Closer Economic Partnership Agreement
Treaty Type:
Bilateral/Plurilateral
Common Name:
New Zealand – Hong Kong Investment Protocol
Responsible Department:
Foreign Affairs and Trade
Administering Department:
Treaty Summary:
In 2009, as part of the Hong Kong, China - New Zealand Closer Economic Partnership outcome, Hong Kong and New Zealand agreed to negotiate a separate and comprehensive Investment Protocol to the CEP for enhancing the promotion and protection of investments. Negotiations cover a broad range of elements, including non-discriminatory disciplines and protections. It is intended that the Investment Protocol "build on and be broader in scope" than the existing Hong Kong, China- New Zealand Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (1995).
NZ Adherence Status:
In Progress
Negotiation Status:
Negotiations on an Investment Protocol between Hong Kong, China and New Zealand are ongoing, having commenced in November 2010.
Organisation:
Is Signed By NZ:
No
Signature Date:
Ratified or Signed:
No
Requires Ratification:
No
NZ Territorial Applications:
None
Information about required Legislation:
Impacts on Maori:
No specific impact on Māori stakeholders is anticipated.
Impacts on Stakeholders:
Consultations on the actual negotiations of an Investment Protocol will be held with a range of business and other stakeholders.
Link To Legislation:
Contact Information:
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