Both sides agreed - New Zealand & the EU are like-minded entities, sharing "the spiritual legacy to people affected by WW2". Sharing a "practical solidarity" with Ukraine. The NZ delegation was impressed by the overall consistency of the EU's response to the war, in spite of constraints in agreeing further sanctions and of pro-Russian counter-information spreading in some EUMS. MEPs presented the importance of the Green Deal & the two sides discussed cooperation on best legislation on sustainable energy and connectivity. Rt. Hon. Mallard with his colleagues stated that "the EU looks a miracle in current times, such a thoughtful organization with such a dedicated reflection on human rights"; that "We have to focus much more on political & value-based cooperation".
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