Prime Minister Wraps Up APEC Leaders’ Meeting

Rt Hon Christopher
Luxon
Prime Minister

Prime Minister
Christopher Luxon’s participation in the APEC Leaders’
Meeting in Peru has strengthened partnerships that matter to
New Zealand’s trade and security interests.

“The
Asia-Pacific is vital to New Zealand’s economic
prosperity. We have free trade agreements in place with 18
APEC members, and three-quarters of our exports go to APEC
economies,” Mr Luxon says.

“Our Government is
committed to doubling New Zealand’s exports by value in
ten years. Close relationships with APEC partners are vital
for boosting trade and securing the supply chains Kiwi
exporters rely on to get product to market.”

While
in Peru Mr Luxon met for the first time with the Presidents
of China, Indonesia, Viet Nam, Peru, and Chile, as well as
formally with the new Prime Minister of Japan. Mr Luxon also
re-engaged with the leaders of Singapore and Malaysia, and
with US President Biden.

“Close collaboration with
APEC members strengthens economic resilience, security, and
stability across our region, which is vital for the growth
of New Zealand’s economy.

“A stronger economy will
unlock higher paying jobs for Kiwis and mean we can deliver
better public services like health and education,” Mr
Luxon says.

While in Peru, Mr Luxon participated in
the APEC CEO Summit and met with the APEC Business Advisory
Council (ABAC), a group of top business leaders from APEC
member economies who shared their perspectives with APEC
Leaders.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign
Affairs Winston Peters and Trade Minister Todd McClay also
attended the earlier APEC Ministerial
Meeting.

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