The network of economic and trade agreements, such as double taxation agreements, investment protection agreements and air services agreements, must be extended. Economic diplomacy must respect our values and high standards of sustainable development, social policy and governance, including human rights.

The Government will ensure that, when negotiating new trade agreements, European production standards are applied to food production. (Extract from the agriculture chapter)

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The Foreign Secretary has voiced criticism of the current state of the Mercosur agreement (an agreement between Europe and the South American states of Argentina (Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay)). However, the Minister for State does not want to rule out talks with agricultural and industrial circles. However, no specific and binding statement has been made by the government.