The prime minister will travel to Australia in July, and phase 2 of the plan to 'reconnect with the world' will see Damien O'Connor head to Europe.
DCANZ rejects any suggestion that dairy is a sensitive area for FTA negotiation.
Trade minister Damien O'Connor says negotiators have provisionally agreed the framework for a free trade agreement this round.
China says NZ should butt out of internal Chinese political issues, but the prime minister reiterated "grave concerns".