Vangelis Vitalis

Vangelis Vitalis

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Vangelis Vitalis is a prominent New Zealand public servant who serves as the Deputy Secretary for Trade and Economic at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT). With a focus on trade negotiations, he has played a critical role in shaping New Zealand's international trade policies, particularly in relation to complex markets such as India. Vitalis has been instrumental in addressing the challenges New Zealand faces in securing free trade agreements, especially concerning the dairy industry, which is vital to the country's economy.

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New Zealand’s top trade diplomat Vangelis Vitalis flew ahead of McClay to meet with US trade officials.

Trade Minister Todd McClay confirms NZ’s concerns over US tariffs fall on deaf ears
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-22
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Luxon earlier confirmed the country’s top trade diplomat, trade deputy secretary Vangelis Vitalis, would travel to the US imminently.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ahead of ‘massive’ NCEA announcement; Trade Minister, envoy head to US to appeal tariff
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-03
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Vangelis Vitalis told a parliamentary select committee that New Zealand was in a difficult position when it came to trade agreements with India.

Christopher Luxon heads to India to pursue trade ties despite FTA hurdles - The Front Page
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-03-13
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