Pacific Pledge: New Zealand and Cook Islands Forge Strategic Alliance Amidst China Concerns
Published on: April 2, 2026, 3:10 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
New Zealand and Cook Islands have signed a defence and security pact, marking the end of a diplomatic standoff over Cook Islands' relationship with China. This pact emphasizes Cook Islands' commitment to New Zealand as its primary defense partner, while China maintains its ties with the Pacific nation.
