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Agreement between New Zealand and Singapore on a Closer Economic Partnership
Treaty Code:
B2000/10
Treaty Type:
Bilateral/Plurilateral
Common Name:
Responsible Department:
Foreign Affairs and Trade
Administering Department:
Treaty Status:
In Force
Treaty Summary:
The CEP is a bilateral treaty which will establish a free trade area between New Zealand and Singapore. It is a comprehensive agreement that covers goods, services, investment and technical barriers to trade in goods. The treaty complies fully with World Trade Organisation requirements for the establishment of a free trade area and goes significantly beyond WTO provisions by, amongst other things, eliminating all tariffs, prohibiting export subsidies for all goods, including agricultural products, and expanding services commitments.
NZ Adherence Status:
In Force
Adherence Type:
Ratified
Signature Date:
14/11/2000
Adherence Date:
15/12/2000
Expired:
No
Date Concluded:
14/11/2000
Place Concluded:
Singapore
Entry Into Force Date:
01/01/2001
NZ Entry Into Force Date:
01/01/2001
Termination Date:
Withdrawal Date:
Withdrawal Notification Date:
NZ Objections:
No
NZ Reservations:
No
NZ Declarations:
No
NZ Territorial Applications:
None
NZTS Number:
2001 No. 1
UNTS Number:
Other References:
ARCHIVES
Treaty Text Link:
Parties:
Adherence Type:
Ratified
Adherence Date:
15/12/2000
Signature Date:
14/11/2000
Entry Into Force:
01/01/2001
Contact Information:
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