Ambassador speech at Battle of the Somme centenary
New Zealand's statement at the Battle of the Somme 100th anniversary delivered by James Kember, New Zealand's Ambassador to France.
Portugal
Our relationship with Portugal
New Zealand has a friendly bilateral relationship with Portugal, which has been enhanced in recent years through shared peacekeeping work in Timor-Leste. We share a commitment to support Timor-Leste's reconstruction and development.
The Portuguese were among the first immigrants to New Zealand in the 19th and 20th centuries. Around 1,000 Portuguese travellers visit New Zealand each year.
Trade
2014 statistics
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Total trade in goods |
$60 million |
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Exports to Portugal |
$34 million |
Top exports: fish and mussels, sheepmeat, metalworking tools and wool |
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Imports from Portugal |
$28 million |
Top imports: footwear, heating appliances and refrigerators, wine and bed and table linen |
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GDP |
US$172 billion |
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| GDP per capita | US $43,103 | (NZ GDP per capita is US$43,837) |
| GDP growth | 1.3% |
Embassies
- New Zealand is represented in Portugal by the New Zealand Embassy in Paris, France
- Portugal is represented in New Zealand by the Embassy of Portugal in Canberra, Australia (external link)
- There is also the Portuguese Consulate, Auckland (external link)
Recent official visits
New Zealand to Portugal
- September 2007: Foreign Minister Winston Peters visited Portugal and met the Portuguese Foreign Minister Luís Amado
Portugal to New Zealand
- March 2013: Secretary of State for Energy Dr Artur Trindade attended the Pacific Energy Summit in Auckland and met with Minister of Energy and Resources Simon Bridges
News & Events
New Zealand to mark Battle of the Somme Centenary
France
United Kingdom
Three commemorative services to mark New Zealand's involvement in the Battle of the Somme will be held on 15 September 2016 in Longueval, France.
Battle of Passchendaele Centenary
Belgium
France
United Kingdom
The New Zealand National Commemoration for the centenary of the Battle of Passchendaele will take place on 12 October 2017.
UN Security Council: Debate on the Situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Europe
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Statement as delivered by Carolyn Schwalger, Deputy Permanent Representative of New Zealand to the United Nations, 8 November 2016