New Zealand Reviewing Aid to Kiribati

New Zealand reviews its aid to Kiribati after the Pacific island nation snubs an official’s visit
New Zealand's government is reviewing its aid to Kiribati after the Pacific island nation's leader snubbed a planned meeting with New Zealand's foreign minister.
New Zealand-born Kiribati MP Defends Taneti Maamau Over Snub Of Winston Peters
A New Zealand-born Kiribati MP has come to her president's defence in the diplomatic row between Wellington and Tarawa, stating the "media manufactured drama", in which Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced a review of NZ aid to the Micronesian nation, is "disrespectful to Kiribati's sovereignty".
New Zealand Reviewing Aid to Kiribati After Meeting Canceled
New Zealand is reviewing its aid to Kiribati after the tiny Pacific nation’s president canceled a meeting with Foreign Minister Winston Peters at short notice.
New Zealand Reviews Kiribati Aid Programme After Presidential Snub
While New Zealand has been a long-standing development partner, New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has not managed a meeting with Kiribati President Taneti Maamau since returning to office in 2023.
New Zealand Reconsiders Aid to Kiribati After Diplomatic Snub
New Zealand is reevaluating its development funding to Kiribati following a diplomatic incident where Kiribati President Taneti Maamau canceled a meeting with New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters.
New Zealand's aid for Kiribati under review after meeting cancelled with Winston Peters
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has confirmed New Zealand's aid for Kiribati is being reviewed after its President and Foreign Minister cancelled a meeting with him.
Pacific diplomacy strained as NZ reviews Kiribati aid
Tensions between Western nations and Kiribati continue to strain after President Taneti Maamau refused to meet with senior ministers.
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