New Zealand committed to "Five Eyes" intelligence network: minister
Xinhua, February 9, 2015 Adjust font size:
New Zealand remains committed to the so-called "Five Eyes" intelligence network, minister responsible for the intelligence services Christopher Finlayson said on Monday.
Finlayson issued a statement confirming he had attended a meeting in London on Feb. 6 where he held talks with ministerial counterparts from Britain, the United States, Australia and Canada- - the countries involved in "Five Eyes" intelligence sharing alliance.
"Our countries are all addressing similar issues in our different jurisdictions," Finlayson said in the statement.
"In the current international environment, it is more important than ever that we continue the successful cooperation that has characterized the relationship between our five countries for so long."
The ministers discussed issues of common concern, including counter-terrorism, countering violent extremism, foreign fighters, cyber threats, information sharing and other topics, he said.
They issued a joint communique after the meeting in which they said their intelligence agencies would continue to share information in line with international and domestic laws.
The five ministers agreed to continue to meet to address issues of mutual concern and set the next meeting for Canada in 2016. Endi