New Zealand voices 'concern' as Cook Islands seeks China deal
Sydney (AFP) Feb 9, 2025 New Zealand's foreign minister voiced "significant concern" on Sunday as close Pacific partner the Cook Islands prepared to sign a cooperation deal with China. Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will make a state visit next week to Beijing, where he is expected to sign a "joint action plan" for a "comprehensive strategic partnership" with China. The visit comes at a sensitive time a
Sydney (AFP) Feb 9, 2025
New Zealand's foreign minister voiced "significant concern" on Sunday as close Pacific partner the Cook Islands prepared to sign a cooperation deal with China.
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will make a state visit next week to Beijing, where he is expected to sign a "joint action plan" for a "comprehensive strategic partnership" with China.
The visit comes at a sensitive time a
New Zealand's foreign minister voiced "significant concern" on Sunday as close Pacific partner the Cook Islands prepared to sign a cooperation deal with China.
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will make a state visit next week to Beijing, where he is expected to sign a "joint action plan" for a "comprehensive strategic partnership" with China.
The visit comes at a sensitive time a 
