US EditionNew Zealand and Australia seek closer military ties following Chinese live-fire naval exercise
- On Saturday in Queenstown, New Zealand’s leader Christopher Luxon welcomed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for their second annual meeting between the two countries' heads of government.
- The meeting followed a recent Chinese live-fire naval exercise in the Tasman Sea that underscored growing military tensions in the region.
- Luxon emphasized New Zealand’s desire for closer military cooperation with Australia, highlighting interoperability and the intent to be a force multiplier.
- The leaders jointly recognized facing the most unpredictable strategic environment in decades, praised defense cooperation progress, and noted $32 billion in two-way trade.
- Discussions focused on deepening alliance integration, managing economic challenges, and addressing longstanding differences such as Australia’s deportation policy for New Zealand nationals.
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New Zealand and Australia seek closer military ties following Chinese live-fire naval exercise - The Boston Globe
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hosted his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese at the tourist city of Queenstown for their second annual bilateral leaders’ meeting.
New Zealand, Australia Seek Closer Military Ties Following Chinese Live-Fire Naval Exercise
The leaders of New Zealand and Australia on Saturday discussed closer cooperation between they their expanding militaries against the backdrop of a recent extraordinary Chinese live-fire exercise near their shores. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hosted his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese at the tourist city of Queenstown for their second annual bilateral leaders’ meeting. Luxon said his country wanted closer military cooper…
New Zealand and Australia Strengthen Military Ties Amid Rising China Concerns
New Zealand and Australia are intensifying military cooperation in response to China's growing military reach. Prime Ministers Luxon and Albanese met in Queenstown, focusing on defense integration and regional stability. The meeting follows a recent Chinese naval exercise in the Tasman Sea, raising geopolitical concerns.
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