Source: Radio New Zealand (world)
Christopher Luxon will be meeting with his Australian counterpart Antony Albanese this week.
Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will visit Australia this week for the annual leaders’ meeting with his counterpart Anthony Albanese.
He’ll also attend a range of other political and business meetings.
Luxon said he and Albanese would discuss driving economic growth, and aligning efforts to support a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
They would also talk about strengthening trans-Tasman trade and business links, he said.
“Australia is our only formal ally, our most important economic partner, the place a number of Kiwis call home, and a holiday destination for many of us.
“It’s critical we continue working closely with Australia in a more volatile and uncertain world, including as we navigate the current fuel and supply chain challenges.”
Ahead of the meeting with Albanese, Luxon will spend time with Queensland Premier David Crisafulli and the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Committee.
“As Queensland gears up to host the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics, there will be plenty of opportunities for New Zealand businesses to get involved,” Luxon said.
“I’m looking forward to discussing this with Premier Crisafulli and the Committee.”
The prime minister leaves for Australia on Friday and returns on Saturday.
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