New Zealand said Beijing’s growing concerns for influence in the region failed to properly advise its plans to deepen relations with China, New Zealand said two strict Pacific countries There has been a diplomatic row between.
The island was a New Zealand colony during 1901-1965, but then it is working as a nation-ruled nation in the “Free Association” with New Zealand. It has about 17,000 citizens of New Zealand. There are there Dues between the two countries Regular consultation on defense and security issues.
Island Prime Minister Mark Brown is traveling to Beijing this week to sign a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement with China, but has not revealed details of New Zealand’s plans – New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters “This move is a matter of important concern,” says says “important concerns.”
During the talks on Friday, the efforts of the brown “Foam” about the deal confirmed the Guardian.
“Now is the time. So we see the Coke islands that it has failed to properly consult New Zealand in connection with any agreement to sign this next week in China.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told the media on Monday that relations between the nations were close, but transparency was important.
“In this case, there was no [transparency]And that’s all we are asking for, “he said.
Luxon said he was waiting for China to sign a China contract before committing any action on the matter.
Brown has defended his decision that details of the deal with New Zealand were not disclosed, adding that The deal does not include security issues. Peters was also assured that the relations between New Zealand and the islands would not affect, Brown told RNZ Pacific.
“New Zealand doesn’t have to sit in the room with us when we are going through our comprehensive deal with China,” Brown said.
“We have advised them on this matter, but as far as they are being consulted and the level they need, I think it’s not needed.”
Brown indicated that the contract with China is considering cooperation on infrastructure and research in deep maritime mining – which will be announced after the details are signed.
The Guardian has contacted the Brown office to comment.
The tension on China’s agreement occurred after last week’s announcement that Brown was Digging a controversial suggestion After New Zealand warned, a separate kick is introduced a passport, after which the holders will need to leave their New Zealand.
In recent weeks, the incident is also another row between New Zealand and the Pacific. Last month, Peters announced that he was reviewing development aid to Craibati, after a lack of political engagement with the country’s President Tenty Memo.
Meanwhile, Beijing’s pressure on Beijing to create economic, military and strategic influence in the Pacific is facing tensions on the Kick Island agreement by Western countries.
Associate Professor at the Center for Defense and Security Studies at Anna Pales, Messi University, Told RNZ China’s role in the Pacific has increased significantly since the New Zealand and Kick Island signing their joint declaration 24 years ago.
Pales said relations between the two countries were “incredibly important” during this geopolitical turning point and New Zealand will improve its management – and its Pacific relations – with care.
“[Cook Islands] New Zealand can be seen as a barometer thing for how New Zealand engages with its other Pacific partners – this is something that New Zealand needs to be right.
