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Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. to Visit New Zealand for Historic Meeting
1 week ago | 146 viewsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon will meet Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. during his visit, marking the first visit to New Zealand by a Palauan president. The visit focuses on strengthening cooperation between New Zealand and Palau ahead of their respective Pacific Islands Forum hosting duties in 2024 and 2027. President Whipps will also engage with Cabinet Ministers, agencies, businesses, and iwi, and will be formally welcomed by Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro.
Tags: Christopher Luxon Surangel Whipps Jr. Palau New Zealand Pacific Islands Forum Cindy Kiro Auckland Rotorua Cabinet Ministers Palauan presidentNew Zealand and Palau Strengthen Partnership for Pacific Islands Forum and Ocean Protection
3 months ago | 411 viewsNew Zealand and Palau have agreed to strengthen their partnership as the next hosts of the Pacific Islands Forum, focusing on regional challenges like ocean health, fisheries management, and economic resilience. Foreign Minister Winston Peters emphasized the importance of unity among Pacific nations to address shared issues and announced New Zealand's continued support for Palau's Office of the Pacific Ocean Commissioner with NZ$1.1 million. The discussions also covered practical cooperation for Palau’s Forum hosting and highlighted New Zealand’s commitment to safeguarding the ocean, a vital resource for the region’s future.
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