Mark Brown: Cook Islands Prime Minister on the nation signing a defence declaration with New Zealand
Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive · Newstalk ZB
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The Cook Islands doesn’t want a New Zealand Navy base on its shores, but it does want stronger collaboration.
Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown have signed a defence and security declaration, which includes restoring 30 million dollars in funding.
The agreement eases tensions that flared when the Cook Islands struck a deal with China last year.
Brown says he's 'pleased' both countries were able to sign off on this agreement.
"It sets a foundation, really, for us to build on our relationship going forward. So for us here in the Cook Islands, we're really happy with this."
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