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Was the topic of the Pacific Islands Forum joint statement on the submarine launched ballistic missile test by China discussed in bilateral meetings the Minister or his officials had with counterparts from Australia during the recent Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting or associated Forum Officials Committee meeting, and if so, what was the outcome?

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Was the topic of the Pacific Islands Forum joint statement on the submarine launched ballistic missile test by China discussed in bilateral meetings the Minister or his officials had with counterparts from Australia during the recent Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting or associated Forum Officials Committee meeting, and if so, what was the outcome?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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We discussed a range of topics with counterparts from Australia, including topics relating to the Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting agenda.