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The first China-New Zealand dialogue on new-energy vehicles (NEVs) was co-chaired by Chinese Vice Minister of Industry and Information Technology Xin Guobin and Siobhan Routledge, acting deputy chief executive of the New Zealand Ministry of Transport, in Wellington on Wednesday, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said in a post on its WeChat account.

Xin said that the ministry stands ready to work with the New Zealand Ministry of Transport to earnestly implement the important consensuses reached by the leaders of the two countries, leverage complementary strengths to unlock cooperation potential, thus continuously deepening practical cooperation in NEVs, charging infrastructure, green and low-carbon development, and other fields. 

As the China-New Zealand comprehensive strategic partnership embarks on its second decade, the MIIT will jointly contribute to even greater progress to bilateral relations in the next 10 years, Xin noted.

Routledge said that the New Zealand government is actively promoting the adoption of NEVs. The First China-New Zealand dialogue on NEVs marks an important milestone and will serve as a valuable platform for deepening and expanding bilateral cooperation in this field. New Zealand welcomes outstanding NEV enterprises from around the world, including China, to enter its market, according to the MIIT post. 

During the visit, Xin also held talks with other officials of the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries, with the two sides conducting in-depth exchanges on high-quality industrial development, energy conservation and carbon reduction. They reached consensus on promoting practical bilateral cooperation in consumer goods sectors such as dairy products and wool textiles, according to the ministry.

Global Times