Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
NZ, Fiji agree to improve diplomatic relations
Hon Murray McCully
Minister of Foreign Affairs
12
January 2010
Media Statement
NZ, Fiji agree to improve diplomatic relations
The Governments of Fiji and New Zealand have agreed to improve diplomatic relations following talks between their respective Foreign Ministers last week.
Foreign Minister Murray McCully met his Fijian counterpart, Ratu Inoke Kubuabola, in Nadi on Friday and Saturday.
A number of issues of bilateral interest to both countries were discussed in a positive and constructive atmosphere. The face-to-face meeting followed ongoing communications between the two Ministers over recent months.
The Governments have agreed to an additional Counsellor position being established for Fiji in Wellington, and for New Zealand in Suva, with approval in principle for Deputy Head of Mission appointments in each capital to follow soon.
The two Foreign Ministers agreed to keep in close contact and to meet as necessary in future.
ENDS
Gordon Campbell: On Why We Can’t Survive Two More Years Of This
NZ Government: Drive Safely This Summer
Northland Inc: Game-Changing Investment For Northland - Resilience Fund Allocates $250,000 To Health Simulation & Training Centre
Interchurch Bioethics Council: Church Bioethics Agencies Express Dismay at the Rushed Consultation Period for Submissions on the Gene Technology Bill
New Zealand Police: More Than $2.5m Worth Of Assets Restrained In Undeclared Tobacco Case
SPCA: Survey Shows Government Lacks Mandate To Repeal Live Export Ban
Peace Action Ōtautahi: Bridge Of Remembrance Peace Protest
