Prime Minister Matthew Wale begins Australia and New Zealand visit focused on bilateral cooperation
PRIME Minister Matthew Wale has arrived in Brisbane, Australia, ahead of his official visit to Canberra later this week.
The Prime Minister is expected to travel to Canberra tomorrow afternoon, where he will engage in high-level discussions with Australian leaders.
These include a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Hon. Anthony Albanese, as well as meetings with Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Richard Marles and other senior Cabinet ministers.
Australian Opposition Leader Angus Taylor is also scheduled to make a courtesy call on Prime Minister Wale during his stay in Canberra.
Following the Australia leg, Prime Minister Wale and members of his delegation will travel to New Zealand for the second phase of the visit.
In New Zealand, Prime Minister Wale will meet with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to further deepen bilateral relations and enhance cooperation on key development programmes between the two nations.
Accompanying the Prime Minister are:
- Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade,Rick Hou.
- Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination, Peter Kenilorea Jnr.
- Minister for Police, National Security and Correctional Services, John Tuhaika Jnr.
- Minister for Infrastructure Development, Rick Fuo’o.
- Minister for Education and Human Resource Development, Stephen Kumi.
Minister for Finance and Treasury, Gordon Darcy Lilo, is expected to join the delegation in Canberra later in the week.
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