UK Prime Minister Theresa May said she discussed with her counterpart from New Zealand Jacinda Ardern a deal between London and Wellington as well as a possible UK membership in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
May met with Ardern in London on Monday, the sides signed a mutual recognition agreement which provides certainty for New Zealand businesses if the United Kingdom leaves the European Union without a deal.
“In essence, the signed agreement is a package of guarantees for the New Zealand business, now we can be sure that regardless of the scenario under which Brexit will pass, our enterprises will be able to trade with the United Kingdom under the same conditions, and this is undoubtedly very important for our exporters ” – said Ardern