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Was New Zealand asked to co-sponsor the Vanuatu-led resolution at the United Nations General Assembly, and if so, what was the rationale for declining? and 1 other question

Answered 25299, 25300 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 25299

    Was New Zealand asked to co-sponsor the Vanuatu-led resolution at the United Nations General Assembly, and if so, what was the rationale for declining?

  • 25300

    Why did New Zealand not co-sponsor the resolution led by Vanuatu at the United Nations General Assembly?

Answered by

Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

Yes, New Zealand was asked to co-sponsor the resolution. New Zealand did not co-sponsor the resolution given our views on it, which are set out in the explanation of vote delivered following New Zealand’s vote in favour of the resolution. The explanation of vote is available here: www.mfat.govt.nz/en/media-and-resources/new-zealand-explanation-of-vote-on-un-general-assembly-resolution-on-icj-climate-change-advisory-opinion.