The 25th EU-NZ IPM took place on Thursday 2 December 20.00hrs - 21.00hrs in interactio and fully remote mode with New Zealand. EP Chair, Ms Ulrike Müller was joined by Ms Marja Lubeck MP, Co Chair.Both parties illustrated their respective approach to contain and prevent Covid 19 pandemic, focusing on public health and economic recovery measures. New Zealand stressed that the country is not part of AUKUS and opposes any kind of proliferation of nuclear weapons. EU/New Zealand FTA, both sides confirming the strategic importance of the trade agreement and the willingness to proceed to its conclusion. Both agreed on the conclusion of the COP 26 in Glasgow and on the increasing alarm over climate change. New Zealand is very vocal about the serious impact of environmental deterioration in the Pacific and is actively promoting advanced legislation. New Zealand clearly considers the EU, with its Green Deal and its climate diplomacy, the most relevant ally on this global challenge. The EP delegation presented also the EU Strategy in the Indo-Pacific, welcomed by the New Zealand side also for its contribution to maritime security.
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