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New Zealand, PNG FMs discuss trade, regional issues

Xinhua, October 21, 2016 Adjust font size:

The foreign ministers of New Zealand and Papua New Guinea met in New Zealand Friday for talks on trade and political issues.

New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully welcomed Papua New Guinea counterpart Rimbink Pato for formal foreign policy talks.

"PNG is an important partner for New Zealand in the Pacific and our second largest trading partner in the region," McCully said in a statement.

"During Minister Pato's visit we will discuss PNG's plans for the hosting of APEC 2018 and how New Zealand can best support this undertaking. Our talks will also focus on regional trade and political issues." Endit