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What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office sent or received about the US leaving the World Health Organization (WHO) listed by agency, title and date?

Answered Question 156 (2026)
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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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  • What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office sent or received about the US leaving the World Health Organization (WHO) listed by agency, title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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In my capacity as Minister of Foreign Affairs, I have not sought or received advice dedicated to the United States decision to withdraw from the World Health Organisation (WHO), which is a matter for the US. My office received some draft talking points on 12 February 2025 that included reference to the US withdrawal from WHO. My Office receives regular diplomatic reporting and updates from the Ministry on developing events for information.