Joint Statement on UK-Australia trade talks
Friday, 23 April 2021 22:05
The UK and Australia have today (Friday 23 April) reached consensus
on the vast majority of elements of a comprehensive free trade
agreement. Both countries are confident that the remaining issues
will be resolved, and will now enter a sprint to agree the
outstanding details with the aim of reaching agreement in principle
by June. The second day of talks between UK...Request free trial
The UK and Australia have today (Friday 23 April) reached
consensus on the vast majority of elements of a
comprehensive free trade agreement.
Both countries are confident that the remaining issues will
be resolved, and will now enter a sprint to agree the
outstanding details with the aim of reaching agreement in
principle by June.
The second day of talks between UK International Trade
Secretary and
Australian Trade Minister Dan Tehan concluded this
evening in London.
International Trade Secretary, , said:
We have made major breakthroughs over the past few
days and an agreement is now in sight. I want to
thank Dan personally for the contribution he has made
and for his desire to get this deal done.
This is a deal that will deliver for Britain and all
parts of our economy. It is a win-win for both
nations. It is a fundamentally liberalising agreement
that will support jobs across the country and help us
emerge stronger from the pandemic, strengthening ties
between two democracies who share a fierce belief in
freedom, enterprise and fair play.
We will spend the next few weeks ironing out details
and resolving outstanding issues, with a view to
reaching a deal by June.
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