WELLINGTON, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker will head to Sydney on Wednesday to promote the country's trade and investment interests.
The two-day visit includes meetings with the Australian and New Zealand branches of the American Chamber of Commerce as well as with companies doing business and investing in New Zealand, Parker said in a statement.
He will take the opportunity to stress New Zealand's commitment to open rules-based markets and to outline the government's economic agenda.
"As a small trading nation that relies on access to markets and foreign capital, we have worked closely with our partners in the Asia Pacific to promote trade and economic connectivity," Parker said.
"This work is more important than ever as the world faces the economic danger of a rise in protectionism," he added.
He will also seek to expand Australian and American investment by reaffirming that New Zealand remains open to trade and to investment in businesses and forests.
