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Has the Government's position on Cuba changed because of the US oil blockade and if so how and if not why not?

Answered Question 11725 (2026)
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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • Has the Government's position on Cuba changed because of the US oil blockade and if so how and if not why not?

Answered by

Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

The Government's position on Cuba has not changed following the United States' Oil blockade. New Zealand supports open trade and investment, and we have no trade or economic legislation that restrict or discourage trade or investment to or from Cuba specifically.