Articles tagged with High Commission
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Visits NZ to Boost Trade, Open New High Commission
1 hour ago | 43 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.
Tags: Winston Peters Vijitha Herath Todd McClay Sri Lanka New Zealand Foreign Minister Trade and Investment TIFA High Commission Bilateral RelationsNZ Customs Minister Casey Costello to Attend Global Fraud Summit in Europe
2 months ago | 414 viewsCustoms and Associate Police Minister Casey Costello will attend the Global Fraud Summit in Vienna to address the growing issue of fraud, which is a prevalent crime in New Zealand linked to international organized crime and money laundering. The summit, hosted by INTERPOL and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, emphasizes the need for international cooperation to combat transnational fraud. After the summit, Minister Costello will visit Geneva and London for meetings related to her Customs, Police, and Health responsibilities.
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3 months ago | 533 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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7 months ago | 721 viewsThe speech delivered to the ASEAN – NZ Business Council emphasized the importance of New Zealand's foreign policy reset, focusing on Southeast Asia as a key partner for trade, security, and resilience. The reset aims to deepen relationships through practical diplomacy, increased resources, and tangible outcomes such as strategic partnerships with countries like Viet Nam and Singapore. The plan for the year ahead includes turning upgraded agreements into results, building people-to-people ties, and deepening security cooperation to deliver security and prosperity for New Zealanders.
Tags: Simon Bridges Kathleen Morrison Ambassadors High Commissioners Viet Nam Singapore ASEAN Thailand Philippines MalaysiaForeign Minister Winston Peters Announces New Diplomatic Appointments
9 months ago | 1020 viewsForeign Minister Winston Peters has announced three new diplomatic appointments: Joanna Kempkers as Ambassador to France, Greg Andrews as High Commissioner to Fiji, and Angela Hassan-Sharp as Ambassador to Ireland. Peters made the appointments to strengthen diplomatic relations with these countries. The new ambassadors will represent New Zealand's interests and foster positive relationships in their respective postings.
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