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Foreign Minister Winston Peters to Strengthen Ties with Singapore and Japan Next Week
2 days ago | 77 viewsForeign Minister Winston Peters will visit Singapore and Japan next week to strengthen New Zealand’s strategic partnerships and regional cooperation. In Singapore, he will engage with senior leaders to enhance collaboration under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and discuss regional challenges, while in Japan, he will meet political and business leaders to promote trade, investment, and defense cooperation. These visits aim to deepen ties, support security, and boost economic relations with key partners in the Asia-Pacific region.
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3 weeks ago | 239 viewsSolomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale will visit New Zealand this week to meet with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and discuss bilateral cooperation. New Zealand values its longstanding partnership with Solomon Islands in areas such as education, economic development, fisheries, and policing. During the visit, Wale will be accompanied by key ministers and engage with New Zealand's Solomon Islands community.
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1 month ago | 357 viewsForeign Minister Winston Peters will visit Samoa from May 31 to June 2 to participate in the 64th Independence Day celebrations and meet with key regional leaders. During his visit, he will attend official events and discuss important issues such as the fuel crisis, New Zealand’s aid program, and regional security with the Samoan Prime Minister, as well as leaders from Tonga and Tokelau. This visit underscores New Zealand’s strong friendship and commitment to the Pacific region.
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1 month ago | 259 viewsSri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath visited New Zealand for the first time since 2014, marking a milestone with the opening of the Sri Lankan High Commission in Wellington and strengthening bilateral ties. During the visit, both countries discussed enhancing cooperation in trade, education, sport, and announced plans to negotiate a bilateral Trade and Investment Framework Arrangement (TIFA) to boost economic engagement. New Zealand officials emphasized that the TIFA will unlock new opportunities for exporters, support trade diversification, and contribute to New Zealand’s goal of doubling export value within ten years.
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2 months ago | 393 viewsForeign Minister Winston Peters announced two new diplomatic appointments. Carolyn Schwalger has been appointed Ambassador to Japan. Anais Kedgley Laidlaw will serve as Ambassador to Italy.
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3 months ago | 487 viewsForeign Minister Winston Peters will visit Washington D.C. this week to engage in face-to-face meetings amid what he describes as New Zealand's most challenging global context in 80 years. During his visit, he will meet with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and others to discuss cooperation in the Pacific and Indo-Pacific regions, as well as significant international issues like the Middle East conflict. These discussions aim to advance New Zealand’s diplomatic, security, and economic interests while fostering mutual understanding of priorities.
Tags: Winston Peters Marco Rubio New Zealand Washington D.C. Foreign Minister Pacific Middle East conflict diplomacy international relationsHeather Simpson Appointed Deputy Chair of Antarctica New Zealand Board
3 months ago | 552 viewsForeign Minister Winston Peters has appointed Heather Simpson as Deputy Chair of Antarctica New Zealand, recognizing her extensive governance experience and strategic understanding of Antarctica's importance to New Zealand. Ms. Simpson, a board member since 2024, has contributed to supporting research, environmental stewardship, and oversight of the Scott Base Redevelopment Project. Her new role will involve assisting the Chair and Board in navigating a strategically and operationally challenging period, effective from April 1, 2026.
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3 months ago | 464 viewsForeign Minister Winston Peters will visit the Cook Islands on April 1-2 for talks with Prime Minister Mark Brown. This visit follows a private meeting between the two leaders in Auckland earlier this month. Peters last visited the Cook Islands in February 2024.
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3 months ago | 540 viewsForeign Minister Winston Peters welcomed Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn to New Zealand, marking the first high-level Cambodian visit since 2019 and highlighting the strengthening bilateral relationship. They discussed collaboration on development, regional security, and shared commitment to a rules-based international system, with Peters announcing NZ$7.5 million in additional support for mine clearance and victim assistance in Cambodia. This visit follows New Zealand’s recent trip to Cambodia, underscoring mutual dedication to deepening ties in the Indo-Pacific region.
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4 months ago | 746 viewsForeign Minister Winston Peters announced two new diplomatic appointments. Georgina Roberts has been appointed as High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea. Aramiro Tai Rākena will serve as Ambassador to Brazil.
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5 months ago | 948 viewsForeign Minister Winston Peters will visit Kiribati and Palau to strengthen New Zealand's relationships across the Pacific, marking his first visit to Kiribati since 2019 and completing visits to all 17 Pacific Island Forum member countries in a single term. New Zealand and Palau are collaborating closely on regional issues as both prepare to host the Pacific Islands Forum in upcoming years. The visits aim to enhance resilience, prosperity, and security in the Pacific while continuing engagement on key matters like marine resource management.
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6 months ago | 889 viewsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon hailed the conclusion of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement as a landmark achievement that fulfills a key campaign promise and opens significant opportunities for New Zealand exporters by removing tariffs on over half of exports to India. The agreement strengthens ties with India, the world's fastest-growing major economy, promising job creation, export growth, and a deeper partnership between the two nations. Extensive diplomatic engagement, including multiple high-level visits and trade missions, contributed to securing this high-quality deal that Prime Minister Modi also supports enthusiastically.
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8 months ago | 804 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.
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8 months ago | 777 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.
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8 months ago | 798 viewsNew Zealand is reimposing UN-mandated sanctions on Iran due to concerns over Iran's nuclear non-compliance and uranium enrichment. The sanctions, effective from 18 October, include asset freezes, travel bans, and import/export restrictions on nuclear and military goods. New Zealand is also implementing a compulsory registration scheme for businesses intending to trade with Iran to ensure vigilance in dealings.
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