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New Zealand finance minister to gauge Australian economic agenda

Xinhua, July 29, 2016 Adjust font size:

New Zealand Finance Minister Bill English travelled to Australia Friday to explore new economic ties between the two countries under the newly re-elected Australian government of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

English said he would meet with Australian Treasurer Scott Morrison and New South Wales state Treasurer Gladys Berejiklian, as well as a range of businesses, to assess the progress of the Australian economy.

"These meetings are an opportunity to discuss trans-Tasman trade and the close economic ties enjoyed by our two nations," English said in a statement.

"It will also be a good opportunity to gather some insights from the newly-formed Turnbull government and its economic agenda."

Turnbull's government was narrowly returned to power in a general election earlier this month. Endit