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Recommendation 35

35 Deferred Paragraph: 107

Explain Government's approach to linking trade agreements with human rights record.

Recommendation
The Government should explain whether it is adopting a two-track approach: negotiating trade agreements separately from discussions on human rights, or a conditional approach: in which trade deals are explicitly linked to—and limited by— our trading partner’s human rights record.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government partially agrees but does not explain its approach to linking trade agreements with human rights. Instead, it highlights its increased diplomatic presence and understanding of local context in Pacific Island Countries.
Paragraph Reference: 107
Government Response

The government responded to this report on 22 March 2024. No passage in that response could be matched to this recommendation. Read the response document ↗