Spoke with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the phone last night.
We discussed the situation in the Middle East. With high fuel prices causing pain in Kiwis’ back pockets, we agreed on the importance of diplomacy to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and get shipping flowing freely again.
Both the United Kingdom and New Zealand are steadfast in our support for Ukraine, so it was good to compare notes on how to maintain the pressure on Russia.
The United Kingdom is an important partner to New Zealand: we’re doing a lot together to advance our prosperity and build global security.
: Christopher Luxon
Prime Minister of New Zealand