New Zealand ready to implement comprehensive package to deter Russia

As the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine informs, Kuleba had a telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand in the context of consolidating international support for Ukraine.

Ukraine’s top diplomat informed his counterpart about the current situation in the zone of the Russian-Ukrainian armed conflict, near the state border of Ukraine, in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. He stressed that Russia's aggressive actions pose a global threat and also drew the minister's attention to the non-military component of Russian aggression, including Russia's efforts to destabilize the internal situation, economic and financial stability of our country.

Mahuta reaffirmed New Zealand's unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and the readiness to work with other partners to implement a comprehensive package to reduce tensions and work towards a political and diplomatic settlement of the conflict.

The ministers pointed out the high level of cooperation between Ukraine and New Zealand within the UN and other international organizations.

Kuleba thanked New Zealand for supporting the Crimea Platform. He invited the representatives of New Zealand to take part in the Crimea Platform Parliamentary Summit in August.

The parties also agreed to hold cybersecurity consultations between the competent authorities of Ukraine and New Zealand in the near future. Moreover, the ministers discussed the development of cooperation in trade, tourism, and IT.

The officials exchanged congratulations ahead of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and New Zealand, which will be marked on March 3, 2022. Finally, Kuleba invited Mahuta to pay a visit to Ukraine at a time convenient for her.

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