The NZUS Council welcomes news of a productive conversation between US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and New Zealand Secretary for Foreign Affairs Bede Corry.
According to a statement from the US Department of State, the call reaffirmed the strength and vitality of the US-New Zealand relationship. Deputy Secretary Landau and Secretary Corry discussed shared priorities in the Indo-Pacific region, including promoting economic growth and development in the Pacific Islands, advancing cooperation in the space sector, and strengthening regional security.
This engagement highlights the continued commitment of both countries to work closely together on strategic initiatives that support a stable, prosperous, and resilient Indo-Pacific.
The NZUS Council looks forward to seeing further collaboration emerge from this strong foundation and to supporting initiatives that benefit both New Zealand and the United States.