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Was he consulted before the Finance Minister signed the joint statement on 16 April 2026 calling for a ceasefire in the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran; if not, does he consider that appropriate?

Answered Question 16746 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Was he consulted before the Finance Minister signed the joint statement on 16 April 2026 calling for a ceasefire in the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran; if not, does he consider that appropriate?

Answered by

Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

Yes.