New pact affirms NZ as Pacific nation's partner of choice after spat over China
New Zealand and the Cook Islands have mended their relationship with a pact that restores funding to the Pacific island nation.
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New Zealand and the Cook Islands have mended their relationship with a pact that restores funding to the Pacific island nation.
Agreement comes after Wellington halted millions in aid to its former colony after Cook Islands formed strategic partnership with Beijing New Zealand and the Cook Islands have signed a defence and security declaration, ending a year-long diplomatic row that erupted after the Cook Islands struck strategic agreements with China. The Cook Islands was a dependent New Zealand colony from 1901-65 but has since operated as a self-governing nation in “free association” with New Zealand. Its roughly 17,000 citizens hold New Zealand citizenship. There are obligations between the two nations to regularly consult on matters of defence and security. Continue reading...
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