MFAT Annual Report 2024-25

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Apply renewed attentiveness to likeminded partners and support new mini-lateral groupings

In an increasingly complex and contested world, it has been important to collaborate with key international partners or join with states to address shared challenges.

Deliver an intensive, targeted programme of trade and economic diplomacy

Supporting the Government’s goal of doubling export value over the next decade is a focus for the Ministry.

Significantly increase focus on Southeast, South and North Asia

Two-way trade reached over NZD$93 billion in 2024–25, with 43 percent of our exports heading to Asian markets.

Sustain our deeper and comprehensive focus on the Pacific

A stable, prosperous and resilient Pacific is a significant and enduring focus for New Zealand’s foreign policy.

Targeted multilateral engagement

New Zealand has been a staunch supporter, and beneficiary of the framework of rules, norms and multilateral institutions that make up the rules-based international system.