Media Statement Prime Minister
welcomes US Navy decision
Prime Minister John Key
says the United States has accepted an invitation to send a
ship to attend the Royal New Zealand Navy’s 75th
anniversary later this year.
“Vice-President Joe Biden
confirmed in our discussions today that the US has accepted
the invitation and intends to have a ship represent the US
Navy at this event,” Mr Key says.
“We are naturally
pleased the US is taking up the invitation. It is a further
demonstration of the strength of our close relationship, our
friendship and our shared values.
“There is a
long-standing process for considering ship visits under our
nuclear free legislation. I will receive advice in due
course to assist me in making a decision.
“There is no
specific time frame for this process but it is likely to be
a number of weeks before the advice is prepared and the
Government is in a position to make any further
announcement.”
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