President Trump offers his congratulations
Monday, 23 October 2017, 11:18 am
Press Release: New Zealand Labour Party
President Trump offers his congratulations
This
morning Labour Leader and Prime Minister-elect Jacinda
Ardern received a call from President Trump congratulating
her on the outcome of the New Zealand election.
"The
President was genuinely interested in our election, and
spoke about the coverage it had received in Washington
DC.
“We are likely to meet at APEC, where I look
forward to carrying on talks around our role in the Asia
Pacific region, and our commitment to a strong relationship
with the United States.
“The President also asked
that I pass on his warm regards to the people of New
Zealand."

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