New Zealand’s foreign minister has reaffirmed the country’s vital partnership with the United States, citing shared Pacific interests and evolving regional security concerns.
New Zealand’s foreign minister, Winston Peters, has emphasised the enduring importance of the country’s relationship with the United States, particularly in light of mutual interests in the Pacific and the changing security landscape.
In a statement issued following a visit to Hawaii, Peters described New Zealand’s connections with the United States in the Pacific as more significant than ever. He highlighted the visit as a valuable opportunity to reinforce both nations’ shared Polynesian heritage and strategic priorities.
Peters reiterated New Zealand’s longstanding call for active United States engagement in the Indo-Pacific, noting that his time in Honolulu served to advance this message.
The United States has sought to deepen its involvement in the Indo-Pacific as part of wider efforts to balance China’s growing regional influence. However, doubts have arisen over Washington’s commitment after regional funding was frozen and the country withdrew from the Paris climate agreement — a crucial document for Pacific island nations confronting the effects of climate change.
Peters added that the visit had provided a platform for important discussions on economic, political, and security developments in the Indo-Pacific, and the role New Zealand could play in collaborating with regional partners to address shared challenges.
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