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New Zealand and Indonesia Strengthen Partnership with Focus on Trade and Cooperation
27 Aug 2026 | 1 week ago | 180 viewsNew Zealand and Indonesia's Foreign Ministers, Winston Peters and Sugiono, held productive talks in Auckland focusing on enhancing cooperation in food security, renewable energy, trade, agriculture, education, and defense. They reviewed their Comprehensive Partnership and 2025–2029 Plan of Action, aiming to boost two-way trade to NZ$6 billion by 2029 and strengthen economic ties by removing trade barriers and improving air links. Both ministers emphasized the long-term partnership as they approach 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2028 and released a Joint Statement outlining their discussions and next steps.
Tags: Winston Peters Sugiono New Zealand Indonesia Foreign Ministers trade cooperation food security renewable energy diplomatic relationsNew Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters to Attend Pacific Islands Forum Meeting in Fiji
05 Aug 2026 | 1 month ago | 269 viewsForeign Minister Winston Peters will attend the Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting in Fiji on 7 August to discuss recent global impacts on the region and plan a common course for the Pacific. The meeting prepares for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Palau in September, with New Zealand hosting the Forum next year to advance the Blue Pacific priorities and regional cooperation. While in Suva, Mr Peters will also engage in bilateral discussions with Pacific counterparts before returning to New Zealand on 7 August.
Tags: Winston Peters Pacific Islands Forum Fiji New Zealand Pacific Suva Palau Blue Pacific Foreign Ministers Meeting regional cooperationNordic Countries and New Zealand Align for Global Stability and Cooperation
29 Oct 2025 | 10 months ago | 1074 viewsThe Nordic countries and New Zealand emphasize their shared values, commitment to international law, sustainable development, and partnership. They support the rules-based international order, including international courts, and advocate for an effective and inclusive multilateral system centered around the United Nations. The joint statement also addresses concerns about armed conflicts globally, condemns Russia's actions in Ukraine, calls for peace in Gaza, highlights cooperation within NATO, emphasizes the importance of international trade, science, and innovation collaboration, and expresses commitment to supporting the Pacific region.
Tags: Foreign Ministers Nordic Countries New Zealand International Law Geopolitical Issues Sustainable Development International Order United Nations Russia UkraineNZ-UK Foreign Ministers Strengthen Partnership in London Dialogue
21 Oct 2025 | 10 months ago | 999 viewsForeign Minister Winston Peters and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper met in London for the second annual NZ-UK Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue, highlighting the importance of their longstanding partnership. They discussed enhancing cooperation in bilateral security, economics, and addressing global challenges, such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Peters emphasized the shared values and commitment to upholding the international rules-based order, inviting Cooper to the next dialogue in New Zealand in 2026, as part of his broader European trip to countries like Iceland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland.
Tags: Winston Peters Yvette Cooper New Zealand UK Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue Russia Ukraine PacificNew Zealand's Commitment to Pacific Regionalism Emphasized at Foreign Ministers' Meeting
14 Aug 2025 | 1 year ago | 1349 viewsForeign Minister Winston Peters reaffirmed New Zealand's dedication to Pacific regionalism at the Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Fiji. He stressed the importance of the region standing united and setting its own agenda amidst external pressures. Peters welcomed the report on Pacific regional architecture and offered New Zealand as a host for the 2027 Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' Meeting, emphasizing the need for effective regional collaboration to address urgent challenges.
Tags: Winston Peters New Zealand Pacific regionalism Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Pacific Islands Forum dialogue development partners regional architecture Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting