Peters: NZ and Nordic nations to deepen ties amid global geopolitical shifts

‘From Europe to the Indo-Pacific: New Zealand Perspectives on Shared Challenges’

[Speech to the Swedish Institute for International Affairs, 4.00pm, 28 October 2025] State Secretary Hartelius, former Minister Tobias Billstrom, Ambassadors, members of Parliament, and other distinguished guests, Tack och Välkomna For many of you living here in the Nordic countries it must seem like New Zealand is a country at the very end of the earth. Having made the flight here via Iceland and Norway, we can confirm that you’re absolutely ri…

Peters: NZ and Nordic nations to deepen ties amid global geopolitical shifts

Full text of Winston Peters’ speech to the Swedish Institute of International Affairs, Stockholm. State Secretary Hartelius, former Minister Tobias Billstrom, Ambassadors, members of Parliament, and other distinguished guests, Tack och Välkomna For many of you living here in the Nordic countries it must seem like New Zealand is a country at the very end of the earth. Having made the flight here via Iceland and Norway, we can confirm that you’re …