Palauan Leader Whipps Makes Historic First State Visit to New Zealand

Palauan leader Whipps makes historic first state visit to New Zealand

Surangel Whipps Jr is set to become the first Palauan president to make an official visit to Aotearoa New Zealand. He will be meeting with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon later this week.

PM Welcomes Palau President For First State Visit

The visit comes as Palau prepares to host this year’s Pacific Islands Forum, with New Zealand set to host in 2027.

Palau President in New Zealand For First Official Visit

Minister for Pacific Peoples Paul Goldsmith greets Surangel Whipps Jr. during the President’s official visit to New Zealand. Photo: Paul Goldsmith / Facebook The Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro formally welcomed the President of Palau to New Zealand at Government House in Auckland on Monday. It’s the first official Visit to New Zealand by a president of the Micronesian state of Palau and while he’s here, President Surangel Whipps will also be m…