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Further to reply 33618 (2026), what explanation, if any, was given to other delegations, whether bilaterally or in any group setting, for New Zealand's abstention, and on what dates?

Answered Question 35427 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 33618 (2026), what explanation, if any, was given to other delegations, whether bilaterally or in any group setting, for New Zealand's abstention, and on what dates?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Officials had a range of discussions, on a range of dates, with partners on New Zealand’s abstention, which informed them that New Zealand’s abstention related to process and was not a reflection on the merits of the candidate.