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Was Cabinet or any Cabinet committee consulted before she signed the joint statement issued on 16 April 2026 calling for a ceasefire in the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran; if not, under what authority did she commit New Zealand to the positions contained in that statement?

Answered Question 16750 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Was Cabinet or any Cabinet committee consulted before she signed the joint statement issued on 16 April 2026 calling for a ceasefire in the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran; if not, under what authority did she commit New Zealand to the positions contained in that statement?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

My decision to join the statement was based on advice from the All of Government response group for the Middle East crisis (bringing together MBIE, MFAT, the Treasury and DPMC) that the statement aligned with New Zealand’s position and response to the crisis to date.