Conversation between Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, Winston Peters (27.11.24)

On Wednesday, November 27, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot met with New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters.

France and New Zealand have a dynamic relationship founded on trust, common values and shared interests, both in the Indo-Pacific and worldwide.

In 2025, we will celebrate the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between our two countries.

The Ministers agreed to reinforce bilateral cooperation, especially in the scientific, academic and economic fields.

They discussed their joint efforts on the climate, biodiversity, sustainable development and the strengthening of resilience in the Pacific, as well as the preparations for the 2025 UN Ocean Conference, which will take place in Nice in June.

Lastly, the Ministers spoke about the main issues in the Indo-Pacific and international security.