Signed agreement on Economic Cooperation between New Zealand and the Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu (ANZTEC) resulting in over $40 million of savings per year for Kiwi exporters through reduced trade barriers. Signed Investment Protocol to the New Zealand-Australia Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement. Signed free trade agreements with Hong Kong, Malaysia and ASEAN.
in favour of freedom and human rights, for example freedom of speech, assembly or against state coercion or for individualism