New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters and United Kingdom Foreign Secretary David Lammy strengthen ties.
Foreign ministers from both countries agreed to increase cooperation in key areas, including Antarctic environmental protection and Pacific renewable energy investment.
The inaugural annual New Zealand-United Kingdom Foreign Ministers' Dialogue took place today in London. Minister Peters stated that the UK is "our oldest, and one of our closest and most trusted partners," with a shared history and values enabling them to achieve more together. The discussion covered various areas, including joint training of Ukrainian troops, scientific collaboration, and removing space debris.
Key agreements reached include:
* Signing an Antarctic Cooperation Statement for enhanced environmental and science cooperation
* Endorsing the UK-led Call to Action against sanctions circumvention by carrying Russian oil and gas
* Combined funding of $51m for a renewable energy investment fund in Pacific island countries
* Developing a Memorandum of Understanding on security, science, and technology, including joint research on national security and counter-terrorism
The ministers also welcomed expanding cooperation under the NZ-UK Free Trade Agreement, which has seen annual two-way trade increase by almost 10 percent. The partnership aims to strengthen resilience in Pacific islands and promote economic opportunities for both nations.