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Does he agree the Minister of Foreign Affairs that "all diplomats are shills for their own country", if not, why not?

Answered Question 35334 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Does he agree the Minister of Foreign Affairs that "all diplomats are shills for their own country", if not, why not?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

While I would not use that language myself, I do agree that diplomats advocate for their government’s interests.