Articles tagged with Regional Security
Defence Minister Chris Penk to Attend Indo-Pacific Security Talks in Singapore
3 weeks ago | 257 viewsDefence Minister Chris Penk will attend the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore to engage in defence diplomacy and address security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. He plans to meet international counterparts and discuss enhancing collective efforts for regional security, stability, and prosperity. Emphasizing New Zealand’s commitment to a combat-capable defence force interoperable with partners, Penk highlights the importance of collaboration on issues like drug smuggling, illegal fishing, and climate-related disasters.
Tags: Chris Penk Defence Minister New Zealand Defence Force international security geostrategic challenges regional security diplomacy transnational securityNew Zealand and Tuvalu Renew Partnership to Boost Climate Resilience and Regional Security
2 months ago | 457 viewsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon met with Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo in Auckland to reaffirm the close friendship and partnership between New Zealand and Tuvalu, focusing on regional security, resilience, and prosperity. They renewed their Statement of Partnership, which includes additional support for Tuvalu’s coastal resilience efforts through the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project. Discussions also addressed climate change, economic and social priorities, and New Zealand pledged support for Tuvalu’s upcoming pre-COP31 Leaders’ event.
Tags: Christopher Luxon Feleti Teo Tuvalu New Zealand Prime Minister Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project COP31 regional security climate change Pacific regionalismDefence Minister Judith Collins to Visit Japan for Key Security Talks
6 months ago | 796 viewsDefence Minister Judith Collins will visit Japan tomorrow to engage in defence and security discussions with Japanese officials, including Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and Foreign Affairs Minister Toshimitsu Motegi. She emphasized the importance of Japan as a key partner for New Zealand, both committed to international order and stability. Collins aims to strengthen the close relationship between the two countries during her visit, returning to New Zealand on 20 December.
Tags: Judith Collins Shinjiro Koizumi Toshimitsu Motegi Defence Minister Japan New Zealand Tokyo regional security international order stability