New Zealand PM says Russia’s war in Ukraine is morally bankrupt but should not be seen as a conflict of democracy versus autocracy
New Zealand has made some incremental shifts toward its harder-line western partners, including joining the US-driven Blue Pacific pact, and joining UK military exercises in the South China Sea. But New Zealand – which is heavily reliant on China for trade – is, with Ardern saying it would seek to cooperate with Beijing on shared interests, and emphasising Pacific nations’ right to make autonomous decisions on their partners and allies.
“The honest reality is that the world is bloody messy. And yet, amongst all the complexity, we still often see issues portrayed in a black and white way,” she said. “We must not allow the risk of a self-fulfilling prophecy to become an inevitable outcome for our region.” “While we all have a concern – and rightly so – about any moves towards militarisation of our region, that must surely be matched by concern for those who experienced the violence of climate change,” she said.
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