Philippines, New Zealand finalise defence pact this week
The key defence pact will allow their militaries to hold joint drills and boost security engagements.
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ASEAN, Australia and New Zealand’s upgraded free trade area deal enters into force
The agreement is seen to enhance business opportunities across a free trade area of over 703 million people, with a combined gross domestic product of more than US$5.6 trillion…
Indian PM Modi conveys to New Zealand PM concern over anti-India activities
PM Modi said India and New Zealand will cooperate in the fight against terrorism, separatism and radicalism.
‘India offers Kiwis huge economic opportunity’: New Zealand PM Luxon in Delhi
The Prime Minister will be the chief guest and keynote speaker in the Raisina Dialogue 2025 to be held from March 17-19. The dialogue is India’s flagship conference on…
India to host ASEAN defence ministers’ meet on counter-terrorism on March 19
Delegations from the 10 ASEAN members and eight dialogue partners (Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Japan, China, USA and Russia) along with Timor Leste and ASEAN Secretariat…
Singapore, New Zealand reaffirm close defence ties, discuss ways to boost bilateral cooperation
In a meeting in Auckland on March 9, Singapore Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen and his New Zealand counterpart Judith Collins also talked about how they can do so on multilateral…
Vietnam, New Zealand elevate relationship to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
The announcement on the elevation of ties was made during a joint press conference held following successful talks between Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the visiting New…
Stronger solidarity vs China in West Philippine Sea: Philippine Daily Inquirer
If ratified, the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement between the Philippines and New Zealand would be the Southeast Asian nation's third agreement with a close ally, after similar…
Relief as New Zealand pilot freed from captivity in Papua New Guinea
Calls for a peaceful resolution to the continuing conflict in Papua have grown following the release of Phillip Mehrtens on Saturday, after months of negotiations involving…
Leaders of South Korea, New Zealand vow to elevate ties
Condemning the growing threat posed by military exchanges between North Korea and Russia as well as Pyongyang's nuclear development program, Yoon and New Zealand's Prime Minister…