The Sixth - ASEAN - New Zealand Dialogue was held in Wellington in November 1983. A Joint Trade Study Group (JTSG) was held concurrently to discuss trade relations between ASEAN and New Zealand
At the dialogue, ASEAN requested for improvements in market access to New Zealand and more specifically liberalization of the New Zealand import licensing scheme; wider coverage and deeper tariff cuts under the New Zealand GSP; removal of non-tariff barriers; and assistance in trade promotion activities. ASEAN also expressed its concern that Australia/New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement (ANZCERTA) could adversely affect its trade with New Zealand.
Both sides agreed that cooperation in the agro-based sector had made progress. New Zealand agreed to provide assistance under the Veterinary Administration Development Programme (VADP) for a further period of three years. New Zealand had also indicated its readiness to extend the Afforestation Project in the Philippines for another three years.
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