Lawrence Meredith ๐ช๐บ
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EU Ambassador to Aotearoa New Zealand ๐ช๐บ๐ณ๐ฟ @EUinNZ
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https://www.eeas.europa.eu/new-zealand/about-ambassador_en 06-09-2019 12:46:50
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Thanks Te Herenga WakaโVictoria University of Wellington for invitation to International Leadership Programme Diplomatic Dialogue. Really enjoyed talking about ๐ช๐บ role in global affairs with curious & engaged students. ๐ #EUinNZ #YouthEngagement #OurVoiceOurFuture
Great meeting w Nanaia Mahuta & Libby Giles on global citizenship education in the Pacific. ๐ช๐บ national educational models are globally recognised & we look forward to collaborating w ๐ณ๐ฟ Centre for Global Studies.
Visited Malaghan Institute and heard about their research programs & partnerships with ๐ช๐บ researchers and beyond. Collaboration is key in their important work. ๐ค #EUinNZ #TeamEurope #GlobalPartnerships
Attended the Science New Zealand board meeting with Crown Research Institutes. Great insights into their work and the potential for EU-NZ collaborative research through #HorizonEurope. ๐ช๐บ๐ณ๐ฟ #EUinNZ #TeamEurope #ScienceNZ #Innovation
Great to meet Hon Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of OECD โก๏ธ Better Policies for Better Lives. Discussed the importance of OECD cooperation in the rapidly growing Asia-Pacific + the need to seize opportunities in the green & digital transitions. ๐ฑ๐ #EUinNZ #OECD #greentransition #AsiaPacific
Great to hear from Hon Judith Collins & be a panelist on "Small States, a Powerful Voice Together: Defence, #AI, and Multipolarity." EUโs new AI Act offers opportunities for #innovation + encourages #investment + strengthens international #cooperation. ๐ช๐บ๐ค #EUinNZ
Pleased to speak at the CID Annual Conference 2024 on 'Global Development: Competing Priorities in a Conflicted World.' I'll discuss the EU's work in the Pacific and the power of storytelling to amplify impact in civil society. ๐ช๐บ Council for International Development Aotearoa NZ #AnnualConference2024
Excellent meeting w New Zealand Police Minister Mark Mitchell! The Europol-NZ Police agreement is now in force, enhancing ๐ช๐บ๐ณ๐ฟ cooperation against serious crime and terrorism, w strong data protection. More info โน๏ธ europol.europa.eu/media-press/neโฆ
#TeamEurope delighted to welcome Bede Corry & Paula Wilson ๐ช๐บ&๐ณ๐ฟ are committed like-minded partners w common values. Weโre working closely on shared priorities #Pacific #Ukraine We go from strength to strength โ๏ธ #EUNZFTA โ๏ธ #HorizonEurope #StrongerTogether ๐ช๐บ๐ค๐ณ๐ฟ
Great exchange of views w H.E. Neeta Bhushan, High Commissioner of India to NZ, discussing India-NZ relations and the dynamics of EU and Indian policies. Fascinating conversation! #Diplomacy #GlobalEngagement European Union in New Zealand India in New Zealand
Great to meet with Arena Williams and to see that she is (almost!) as enthusiastic about the EU as I am! We are #StrongerTogether. She is heading off soon to Brussels for the #EUVP.
Great meeting w Ian Town, Chief Science Advisor Ministry of Health - Manatลซ Hauora, discussing New Zealand's commitment to cooperate w EU on pandemic preparedness, brain health & more ! Exciting EU-NZ partnerships already underway in health tech via #HorizonEuropeโplenty more to come! ๐ค
Spoke to students at Te Herenga WakaโVictoria University of Wellington today about the strong partnership between the EU and New Zealand. ๐ช๐บ๐ณ๐ฟ Discussed how we are collaborating on global challenges like climate change and trade. Great to engage with such bright, curious minds! European Union in New Zealand