Cook Islands crisis: Mark Brown writes to Christopher Luxon
- Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown survived a no-confidence motion in parliament, as confirmed by a source close to the situation.
- Concerns over China's growing power in the Pacific have increased, particularly following a flotilla of Chinese warships conducting drills, which are being monitored by the New Zealand Defence Force.
- Opposition MP Teariki Heather initiated the no-confidence motion against Brown, citing the need for MPs to make independent decisions while acknowledging Brown's majority support in parliament.
- A letter requesting talks between Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was received, and a response will be forthcoming, according to a source with knowledge of the letter.
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Cook Islands PM survives no-confidence vote over China pact
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown survived on Wednesday (Feb 26) a vote of no confidence in parliament brought by the opposition over deals he struck with China that strained relations with New Zealand. Members of parliament voted 13-9 to defeat the motion introduced by the Cook Islands United Party.
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