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At #UNGA81 First Committee, New Zealand reaffirmed its commitment to nuclear disarmament, stronger international rules on autonomous weapons, and responsible behaviour in outer space and cyberspace.
New Zealand called for concrete action to reduce risks and strengthen international peace and security.
Read the full statement ➡️ bit.ly/4yJRZn8
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Pleased to have participated in the annual “Navigating the #ThirdCommittee” workshop, co-hosted by Iceland 🇮🇸 and Singapore 🇸🇬
Many thanks to our fellow panellists and to all who joined us. Looking forward to an exciting #UNGA81 ahead! 🇺🇳
Every year, #Iceland and @SingaporeUN co-host a workshop on "Navigating the #ThirdCommittee" 🇮🇸🇸🇬
Many thanks to our amazing panellists, we have an exciting #UNGA81 ahead of us!
New Zealand participated in the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons at #UNGA81 reaffirming NZ’s commitment to nuclear disarmament.
New Zealand calls for:
1.All States possessing or relying on nuclear weapons should take concrete, measurable steps towards their elimination.
2.States outside the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty should renounce their nuclear arsenals and join the Treaty as non-nuclear-weapon States.
3.States yet to sign or ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty should do so urgently.
4.All States should move to join the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, as the clearest legal expression of the international community’s rejection of nuclear weapons.
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Read the full statement here ➡️ bit.ly/4yhsoSa
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New Zealand delivered a statement at the High-Level Meeting on Sea-Level Rise last week.
NZ recognises the strong leadership of the Pacific Islands Forum, including on the legal dimensions of sea-level rise, and reaffirms our commitment to working with a diverse coalition of partners to respond to the impacts of sea-level rise, and to prioritise the protection of vulnerable communities and nations from it.
The consequences of sea-level rise are not distant scenarios; we must act now.
Read the full statement here ➡️bit.ly/4xWsf5Q
@NZUN @MFATNZ #UNGA81
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Read New Zealand’s National Statement here ➡️bit.ly/4rCmTuN
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The New Zealand National Statement was delivered at the 81st session of UN General Assembly today.
“As we prepare to appoint the next Secretary-General to lead the UN into the next phase, we should be clear about what this moment requires. We call on the new Secretary-General:
- to be a courageous guardian of the UN charter and to assert the UN’s vital role in the maintenance of peace and security;
- to provide strong leadership across the UN’s development and human rights pillars;
- to maintain momentum and ambition on UN reform; and
- to ensure that the UN works for all states.
The sovereign equality of states is one of the most central principles of the UN Charter. It must also be central to your approach. The promise of the multilateral system is that every state, regardless of its size or circumstances has a stake in shaping our shared future.
The most fundamental step we can take as Member States to revive this organisation is to unequivocally recommit ourselves – both in words and in deeds - to the principles that the Charter requires us to follow in our relations with other states - respect for sovereignty, the pursuit of dialogue and cooperation, and the peaceful settlement of disputes.”
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The New Zealand National Statement was delivered at the 81st session of UN General Assembly today.
“As we prepare to appoint the next Secretary-General to lead the UN into the next phase, we should be clear about what this moment requires. We call on the new Secretary-General:
- to be a courageous guardian of the UN charter and to assert the UN’s vital role in the maintenance of peace and security;
- to provide strong leadership across the UN’s development and human rights pillars;
- to maintain momentum and ambition on UN reform; and
- to ensure that the UN works for all states.
The sovereign equality of states is one of the most central principles of the UN Charter. It must also be central to your approach. The promise of the multilateral system is that every state, regardless of its size or circumstances has a stake in shaping our shared future.
The most fundamental step we can take as Member States to revive this organisation is to unequivocally recommit ourselves – both in words and in deeds - to the principles that the Charter requires us to follow in our relations with other states - respect for sovereignty, the pursuit of dialogue and cooperation, and the peaceful settlement of disputes.”
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@NZUN @MFATNZ #UNGA81
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New Zealand, alongside Pacific Leaders, met with Secretary-General António Guterres last week to discuss our shared priorities for our region and to reaffirm the commitment of the UN and PIF to a peaceful, prosperous and resilient Blue Pacific Continent.
We acknowledge the Secretary-General’s visits to the region during his tenure, and his advocacy on issues of importance to Pacific and Small Island Developing States.
@antonioguterres @NZUN @MFATNZ #UNGA81
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@NZUN was pleased to co-host with the European Partnership for Brain Health a roundtable dedicated to fostering global collaboration for brain health through science diplomacy.
We engaged in discussion on opportunities to strengthen international cooperation through shared research infrastructure, knowledge exchange, and coordinated investment.
New Zealand is proud to be a signatory to the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel.
@NZUN @MFATNZ #UNGA81
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Ukraine agreed to a full, immediate and unconditional ceasefire in March 2025. 51 UN member states call on Russia to finally do the same.
They have issued a joint statement in support of Ukraine.
"We stand in solidarity with Ukraine as it continues to face Russia’s war of aggression," the statement says.
The partner countries called for protecting freedom of navigation in the Black Sea, commercial shipping and critical infrastructure, and safeguarding Ukrainian grain exports and global food security. They also called on Russia to immediately return all arbitrarily detained, forcibly transferred or deported Ukrainian civilians, including children, as well as all prisoners of war and internees.
"Ukraine wants peace. We want peace. Russia must stop its aggression, accept a ceasefire, and engage meaningfully in negotiations towards a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in accordance with international law," they stressed.
We thank all partner countries for their strong support and solidarity with Ukraine.
New Zealand attended the Global Governance Group Meeting hosted at the Mission of Singapore in the margins of High-Level Week. The Group provides a way for a group of small and medium-sized countries to discuss economic priorities with representatives of G20 economies.
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Read the press statement here ➡️ bit.ly/4h7JAn7
New Zealand attended the Ministerial Meeting of the Friends of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) hosted by the 'Friends of the CTBT’: Australia, Canada, Finland, Germany, Japan, and the Netherlands.
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Read the joint statement here ➡️ bit.ly/479rT0y
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New Zealand met with representatives of European and Indo-Pacific Partners (EIPP), reaffirming support for the rules-based international order, Ukraine’s sovereignty, Indo-Pacific stability, UN reform, UNCLOS, and cooperation against shared security threats.
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Read the joint statement here➡️ bit.ly/4hFHBXc
@NZUN @MFATNZ #UNGA81
The Pacific Community (SPC) provided a briefing to Pacific Missions in New York at the New Zealand Mission yesterday evening. The briefing included a simulation of the impacts of sea-level-rise in Tuvalu and a discussion on Pacific priorities for COP31, to support engagement during UNGA81.
@Tuvalu_UN @spc_cps #UNGA81
The 2026–27 UN Handbook cover brings together images of an Australian Aboriginal fishing basket and a Māori takitahi-woven mat.
Woven together, individual fibres become something stronger, purposeful and enduring.
Drawing on knowledge passed down through generations, the design reflects the cooperation, integrity, solidarity and shared commitment that underpin the 🇺🇳
Through deliberate diplomacy and collective action, we too can weave together resilient systems, lasting partnerships, and meaningful outcomes 🔄
📢The 2026-27 UN Handbook is here!
For more than six decades, the UN Handbook has helped demystify the UN system. As the 81st session of the UN General Assembly opens, we're delighted to launch the 2026-27 edition, developed by New Zealand and Australia for the benefit of the wider UN community.
Read more about this initiative and download the digital copy here ➡️ bit.ly/3T0EVdp
The legacy of nuclear weapons testing continues to be felt across the Pacific.
This week at the UN, New Zealand urged all states to support survivors, advance environmental remediation efforts, and strengthen international cooperation to address the lasting impacts of nuclear weapons use and testing.
Read the full statement here ➡️ bit.ly/4h5Q7yr
