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NZ PM mourns ex-Australian leader

Xinhua, March 20, 2015 Adjust font size:

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has paid tribute to former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser, whose death was announced Friday.

"Mr Fraser served Australia with distinction over his many years in office and made a significant contribution to the strengthening of the Australia-New Zealand relationship," Key said in a statement.

"The bonds between our two countries that exist today were forged by past prime ministers whose commitment and vision for our two nations, and for the prosperity, security and advancement of our region, rested in part on working more closely together," he said.

"I would like to acknowledge Mr Fraser's contribution to this important legacy and reaffirm my commitment to building on that for the betterment of both countries."

"My thoughts are with Mr Fraser's family and the people of Australia." Endi