New Zealand, Latin America, and the Blue Pacific
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Date
2024-07-01
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Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington
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Report on relationships between Latin America, New Zealand, and the Pacific. This report discusses:
*The Blue Pacific is a strategic and increasingly contested region, seeking new approaches to manage the growing interest.
*New Zealand has significant national interests in the security, stability, and wellbeing of the Pacific.
*Latin American interest in the Pacific countries has been limited and episodic to date.
*There are shared interests, and places where these opportunities can be discussed.
*It is in New Zealand's best interests to engage with Latin America on the Blue Pacific for a range of reasons.
*New Zealand can help Latin American countries engage more effectively with the Blue Pacific.
*There are different ways that New Zealand can assist in Latin American engagement with Pacific countries.
Keywords
Latin America, The Pacific, New Zealand