UK says first round of New Zealand trade talk were "positive and productive"

Britain's first round of trade talks with New Zealand were positive and productive, trade minister Liz Truss said on Wednesday. "We are a step closer to reaching a comprehensive trade deal with a like-minded friend and ally," Truss said in a statement.

"The first round of talks were positive and productive, with a shared aim to be particularly ambitious in areas including digital trade and sustainability." The next round of talks is planned for October.