 The ministry represents New Zealand interests to other governments, including at the United Nations, APEC, TPPA and the WTO.It takes an active role in the Asia-Pacific region, and has been involved in regional security initiatives such as the RAMSI intervention in the Solomon Islands, and negotiating and implementing a peace agreement in Bougainville.It is active in developing export opportunities for local companies, and in 2008 negotiated a free trade agreement with China.