Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 34796

China: Cook Islands

Tabled: 3 March 2025
Answered: 10 March 2025

Question

Andrew Rosindell

Reform UK — Romford

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with his New Zealand counterpart on the signed strategic agreement between the People’s Republic of China and the Cook Islands.

Answer

Catherine West
My officials in Wellington and London have been in close contact with New Zealand officials to discuss the signed strategic agreement between the People's Republic of China and the Cook Islands.