Articles tagged with Ministry Of Foreign Affairs And Trade
New Zealand Imposes New Sanctions Targeting Russian Cyber Actors and Supporters
3 days ago | 92 viewsNew Zealand has announced its 35th round of sanctions targeting 20 individuals and entities supporting Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine, including those involved in cybercrime, propaganda, and military support. The sanctions also address an alternative payment provider facilitating sanctions evasion and actors from the DPRK and Iran aiding Russia’s military-industrial complex. Since March 2022, New Zealand has sanctioned over 2000 targets and continues to implement measures to counter Russia’s aggression.
Tags: Winston Peters Russia Ukraine New Zealand Kremlin DPRK Iran cybercrime sanctions Ministry of Foreign Affairs and TradeAmbassador Clare Kelly Appointed Chair of WTO General Council, Boosting NZ Trade Impact
3 days ago | 90 viewsTrade and Investment Minister Todd McClay has welcomed Ambassador Clare Kelly's appointment as Chair of the WTO General Council, marking only the second time a New Zealander has held this top position. Ms. Kelly, with extensive trade and foreign policy experience, will focus on advancing WTO reforms and extending the ban on tariffs for digital trade following disappointing outcomes at the 14th Ministerial Conference. She has served as New Zealand’s Ambassador to the WTO since 2022 and will hold the chair position for one year, succeeding Ambassador Saqer Abdullah Almoqbel.
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2 months ago | 426 viewsThe New Zealand Government is actively preparing to assist citizens stranded in the Middle East amid ongoing conflict by pre-deploying consular staff and two Defence Force planes for potential evacuation operations. Due to closed airspace and limited flights, New Zealanders are advised to shelter in place or use safe opportunities to leave, while the government coordinates with consular partners and airlines. Around 3,000 New Zealanders are registered in the region, with a 24/7 Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade response operation in place to provide urgent assistance.
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10 months ago | 2233 viewsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters have announced a new $16 million package of support for Ukraine ahead of this week’s NATO Summit in the Hague. “New Zealand stands in solidarity with Ukraine. Its war of self-defence is well into its fourth year and our condemnation of Russia’s illegal full-scale invasion remains undiminished,” Mr Luxon says.
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