This morning Minister Catherine West met members of New Zealand’s Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Select Committee to discuss promoting the UK-NZ Free Trade Agreement, supporting Ukraine & working together in the Pacific.

The 🇬🇧 & 🇳🇿 are both committed to increasing renewable energy. @catherinewest1 and Climate Minister @simonwattsmp discussed opportunities for collaboration & how both countries can support the Pacific with clean energy. We look forward to working closely in the run up to COP29.

Fantastic to welcome Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West to New Zealand. A great opportunity to discuss climate, economic and security cooperation between our countries and our partnerships in and with the Pacific 🤝 Mā te wā!

Thank you 🇬🇧 Minister for Indo-Pacific Catherine West for your visit to New Zealand & for taking the time to talk to staff across the Oceania Region about your role & priorities. Safe travels on to #PIFLM53 Pacific Islands Forum with the UK in Tonga team. 🇳🇿 🇬🇧 🇹🇴

Great to have 🇬🇧 Minister for the #IndoPacific Catherine West in #Tonga for the #PacificIslandForum to lead our delegation. The day began with a team photo with UK in Tonga & UK in Fiji colleagues outside Philip Malone's Residence. Its been action packed. Check out my posts to come.

It’s not every day you get interviewed by the Foreign Secretary Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office - thank you for taking the time to speak to me about my time competing at the Paralympic Games

Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian civilians are cowardly. Intentionally directing attacks on civilians and civilian objects constitutes a war crime. Over 35,000 Ukrainian civilians have been killed or injured since Russia’s invasion. Ukraine has a right to defend itself.

This week we hosted 🇬🇧 Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West in Wellington, New Zealand ahead of the Pacific Island Leaders Forum Meeting in Tonga. Listen to the minister reflect on the strong relationship between our nations and her time in New Zealand ⬇

History in the making 🙌 Rose Ayling-Ellis is the first deaf presenter to work live on a Paralympic Games ❤️ #C4Paralympics | #ParalympicGames | #Paris2024

Discover some of Tolkien's inspiration here!! UK in New Zealand British Council

The countdown to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa has begun! On the agenda: 🌳 Tackling the climate crisis 📈 Commonwealth economic growth 🌍 Empowering Commonwealth youth WATCH to find out what to expect in Samoa 🇼🇸 ⬇️

15 years since the end of the armed conflict in Sri Lanka, there has been little to no accountability for conflict-era violations and abuses. A comprehensive transitional justice process is more pressing than ever. 🇬🇧 Statement at #HRC57⬇️ gov.uk/government/new…

Since its illegal invasion, Russia has imposed phony elections on Ukrainians in Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Luhansk, Donetsk and Crimea. This is not democracy. You can't hold elections on someone else's land. On #DemocracyDay, Oleksandra Matviichuk says Ukraine is fighting for its future.👇

Country of my previous posting playing country of my current posting! Ahhh, I'm torn between who to support. Good luck to both sides 🇱🇰🇳🇿🏏🏏 Love sport!! Brings people together

The UK condemns widespread human rights abuses by Russian proxies who are fuelling conflict and undermining peace. The Wagner Group is now being replaced by Africa Corp and others. We'll use all necessary tools to hold them accountable. 🇬🇧 at #HRC57 gov.uk/government/new…

Watch today's speech by Foreign Secretary David Lammy on the climate and nature emergency at @KewGardens ⬇️

Whakawhetai koe HMNZS MANAWANUI ⚓️ It was an honour to be invited to a pōwhiri at te taua moana marae. The traditional Māori welcoming ceremony we experienced this morning, will certainly be a memory we all cherish for a long time. 🇳🇿🤝🇬🇧 UK in New Zealand NZ Defence Force