Joanna Kempkers (@jkempkersnz) 's Twitter Profile
Joanna Kempkers

@jkempkersnz

New Zealand career foreign service officer. Manager of New Zealand’s bilateral relations in South and South East Asia

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Vangelis Vitalis (@vangelisvnz) 's Twitter Profile Photo

How can trade help address the climate challenge? The groundbreaking agreement (#ACCTS) shows how-eliminating tariffs on env goods, commitments on env services, principles on eco-labelling & world first binding trade rules to reform fossil fuel subsidies mfat.govt.nz/en/media-and-r…

Winston Peters (@newzealandmfa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We announce today New Zealand’s intention, as a voice for smaller states, to campaign for a seat on the Security Council for the 2039-40 term. That intention is supported by our enduring hope: - that the spirit of San Francisco can be reclaimed through the sincerity and moral

We announce today New Zealand’s intention, as a voice for smaller states, to campaign for a seat on the Security Council for the 2039-40 term. 

That intention is supported by our enduring hope:
- that the spirit of San Francisco can be reclaimed through the sincerity and moral
Marion Crawshaw (@mcrawshawnz) 's Twitter Profile Photo

MFAT tops Mood of the Boardroom survey most effective NZ Government ministry Good to see this public affirmation of ⁦New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade⁩, one of the pillars of our govt system in quiet ways that the general public doesn’t necessarily see. nzherald.co.nz/business/busin…

Winston Peters (@newzealandmfa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Foreign Minister has kicked off his bilateral visit to Thailand, reconnecting with Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. The two Ministers discussed: - the recent floods in Northern Thailand and the potential for increased collaboration on

The Foreign Minister has kicked off his bilateral visit to Thailand, reconnecting with Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. The two Ministers discussed:

- the recent floods in Northern Thailand and the potential for increased collaboration on
Winston Peters (@newzealandmfa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Foreign Minister visited the seriously impressive One Bangkok development today, which NZ company Beca contributed to as part of the engineering design team.  A fantastic example of 🇳🇿 / 🇹🇭 collaboration.

The Foreign Minister visited the seriously impressive One Bangkok development today, which NZ company Beca contributed to as part of the engineering design team.  

A fantastic example of 🇳🇿 / 🇹🇭 collaboration.
Winston Peters (@newzealandmfa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

New Zealand and Thailand are elevating our relationship across political, security, economic, cultural, global and regional spheres. Minister Peters and his Thai counterpart Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa today celebrated the progress made, and committed to regular 🇳🇿 -

New Zealand and Thailand are elevating our relationship across political, security, economic, cultural, global and regional spheres. 

Minister Peters and his Thai counterpart Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa today celebrated the progress made, and committed to regular 🇳🇿 -
Winston Peters (@newzealandmfa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Minister met with newly inaugurated Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta this evening. Indonesia and New Zealand enjoy a long-standing friendship, and we look forward to working with President Prabowo and his new Government to strengthen our

The Minister met with newly inaugurated Indonesian President <a href="/prabowo/">Prabowo Subianto</a> at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta this evening. 

Indonesia and New Zealand enjoy a long-standing friendship, and we look forward to working with President Prabowo and his new Government to strengthen our
NZ in India (@nzinindia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

New Zealand Police get into the Diwali spirit with some energetic Bhangra moves at the Auckland Diwali Festival! Videos from L0ngWhiteBeach (Instagram)

Christopher Luxon (@chrisluxonmp) 's Twitter Profile Photo

New Zealand and Indonesia are aiming to lift our two-way trade to NZ$6 billion by 2029. This will help grow both of our economies.   It was a pleasure meeting President Prabowo Subianto at APEC Leaders’ Week. We discussed the high ambitions that we have for the Indo-Pacific region, and

New Zealand and Indonesia are aiming to lift our two-way trade to NZ$6 billion by 2029. This will help grow both of our economies.
 
It was a pleasure meeting President <a href="/prabowo/">Prabowo Subianto</a> at APEC Leaders’ Week. We discussed the high ambitions that we have for the Indo-Pacific region, and
Christopher Luxon (@chrisluxonmp) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Together, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and I visited Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib, a place of profound faith and history. The Sikh community’s unwavering commitment to service and humanity is truly admirable across the world.

Together, Prime Minister <a href="/narendramodi/">Narendra Modi</a> and I visited Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib, a place of profound faith and history. 

The Sikh community’s unwavering commitment to service and humanity is truly admirable across the world.
Christopher Luxon (@chrisluxonmp) 's Twitter Profile Photo

There can be no prosperity without security. It was an honour to deliver the keynote address at the Raisina Dialogue in Delhi. India and New Zealand share an interest in a free and open Indo-Pacific, with shared objectives for our region.

There can be no prosperity without security.

It was an honour to deliver the keynote address at the Raisina Dialogue in Delhi.

India and New Zealand share an interest in a free and open Indo-Pacific, with shared objectives for our region.
Christopher Luxon (@chrisluxonmp) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Hindu community in New Zealand has made a large contribution to our country. Today in Delhi, I paid my respects at a place sacred to many Kiwi-Hindus – the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple.

The Hindu community in New Zealand has made a large contribution to our country.

Today in Delhi, I paid my respects at a place sacred to many Kiwi-Hindus – the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple.
Christopher Luxon (@chrisluxonmp) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Discussing the future of NZ-India business and economic relations at the first NZ-India CEO Forum. There are clear opportunities to both New Zealand and India by deepening our economic partnership. We’re committed to driving mutual growth to grow jobs and incomes in both our

Discussing the future of NZ-India business and economic relations at the first NZ-India CEO Forum.

There are clear opportunities to both New Zealand and India by deepening our economic partnership. 

We’re committed to driving mutual growth to grow jobs and incomes in both our
Christopher Luxon (@chrisluxonmp) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The film scene brings money into our economy which creates jobs and grows incomes – and I want to see more of that. So it was great to catch up with a few Bollywood stars to get their thoughts on what more we can do!

The film scene brings money into our economy which creates jobs and grows incomes – and I want to see more of that.

So it was great to catch up with a few Bollywood stars to get their thoughts on what more we can do!
Winston Peters (@newzealandmfa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

At an India New Zealand Business Council event in Auckland this morning, Minister Peters - alongside Christopher Luxon & Indian Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita - spoke about the 🇮🇳-🇳🇿 relationship. Minister Peters said: “New Zealand and India are two of the

At an India New Zealand Business Council event in Auckland this morning, Minister Peters - alongside <a href="/chrisluxonmp/">Christopher Luxon</a> &amp; Indian Minister of State for External Affairs <a href="/PmargheritaBJP/">Pabitra Margherita</a> - spoke about the 🇮🇳-🇳🇿 relationship. 

Minister Peters said: “New Zealand and India are two of the
Bede Corry (@bedecorry) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Delighted to host my Thai counterpart, Permanent Secretary Eksiri, in Wellington today. A great chance to catch up on plans to mark the 70th anniversary of 🇳🇿🇹🇭 diplomatic relations next year, and for me to renew my professional association with Thailand กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ | MFA of Thailand NZ Embassy Bangkok

Delighted to host my Thai counterpart, Permanent Secretary Eksiri,  in Wellington today. A great chance to catch up on plans to mark the 70th anniversary of 🇳🇿🇹🇭 diplomatic relations next year, and for me to renew my professional association with Thailand <a href="/MFAThai/">กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ | MFA of Thailand</a> <a href="/NZinBKK/">NZ Embassy Bangkok</a>
Winston Peters (@newzealandmfa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Minister was pleased to meet this afternoon with India’s Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita. They discussed: -Assam, Minister Margherita’s home state; -the recent progress made in the India-New Zealand relationship across a wide range of sectors;

The Minister was pleased to meet this afternoon with India’s Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita. 

They discussed:

-Assam, Minister Margherita’s home state; 

-the recent progress made in the India-New Zealand relationship across a wide range of sectors;
Joanna Kempkers (@jkempkersnz) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A pleasure to have my first formal meeting with Ambassador His Excellency Phan Minh Giang this week. Looking forward to working together on 🇳🇿 🇻🇳 Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations.

A pleasure to have my first formal meeting with Ambassador His Excellency Phan Minh Giang this week. Looking forward to working together on 🇳🇿 🇻🇳 Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations.