Minister
of Foreign Affairs 20 February 2017
Media Statement
McCully to visit
Cook Islands
Foreign Minister Murray McCully will
travel to the Cook Islands this week to undertake a range of
meetings, including with Prime Minister Henry Puna and his
Cabinet.
“My discussions with Prime Minister Puna and
his Cabinet will cover a range of matters including New
Zealand’s support to the Cook Island’s tourism sector,
which accounts for over 60% of national GDP,” Mr McCully
says.
“Ensuring the ongoing health of the tourism
sector is a top priority in our partnership. For this
reason, New Zealand has committed to projects designed to
improve sanitation and water quality infrastructure,
specifically in Rarotonga and Aitutaki.”
This visit
will also provide an opportunity to hear from Cook Island
representatives about economic development opportunities in
the outer islands.
While in the Cook Islands, Minister
McCully will also meet with members of the Opposition and
attend engagements with the Cook Islands Tourism Board and
key business
leaders.
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