Both leaders reaffirmed their dedication to core democratic principles—democracy, human rights, and the rule of law—which they consider essential to a stable international order. They also emphasised the importance of effective multilateral cooperation to tackle global challenges and acknowledged the interlinked security and prosperity of the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions. Their renewed energy reflects a shared commitment to delivering tangible benefits for their citizens.
The UK and New Zealand have reaffirmed their strong partnership, committing to deepen cooperation on global security, trade, and climate action.
They voiced support for Ukraine, peace in the Taiwan Strait, and Pacific Island resilience.
Emphasising democratic values and multilateralism, both leaders welcomed growing trade ties, including under the UK-NZ FTA and CPTPP.
The Prime Ministers reiterated their unwavering support for Ukraine and welcomed US-led efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace for Ukraine. The United Kingdom and New Zealand called on Russia to withdraw its forces immediately and end its illegal invasion. They called on those supporting Russia’s Military-Industrial Complex through the supply of dual use components and weapons, to cease fuelling Russia’s war against Ukraine. The Prime Ministers expressed gratitude to the military personnel of the United Kingdom and New Zealand who have trained over 54,000 Ukrainians through Operation Interflex, the UK-led multinational training effort. As the conflict evolved, both leaders agreed to coordinate on training to meet Ukraine’s evolving needs.
The Prime Ministers agreed that maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is indispensable to international security and prosperity. They reiterated their concern at China’s recent military exercises around Taiwan and called for the peaceful resolution of cross-Strait Issues.
Further, they reaffirmed their commitment to work together to promote the prosperity, security and resilience of Pacific Small Island Developing States. In the context of climate change they welcomed joint work on the TIDES renewable energy investment fund.
Free trade is a cornerstone of prosperity in both countries. Recognising that open markets and reliable legal and regulatory frameworks are essential for trade, the Prime Ministers committed to strengthening and modernising the rules-based trading system. The Prime Ministers welcomed enhanced trading relations since the entry into force of the UK-NZ Free Trade Agreement, with the United Kingdom now one of New Zealand’s fastest growing export markets.
The Prime Ministers agreed to work together to strengthen the role that free trade plays in increasing prosperity, including the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (which the United Kingdom and New Zealand are parties to). This includes growing the agreement ambitiously through further accessions and pursuing concrete updates through the ongoing general review.
Noting that economic growth and improving the lives of British and New Zealand citizens are fundamental priorities for both governments, the Prime Ministers welcomed the signing of commercial deals including on clean technology and infrastructure.
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