NZ and Indonesia Unveil Plan of Action to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

Following discussions in Auckland with Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, Mr. Peters expressed enthusiasm about the enhanced collaboration.

New Zealand and Indonesia have launched a new Plan of Action to guide their bilateral cooperation over the next five years, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced. The plan aims to deepen the partnership between the two nations and build on existing ties.

Following discussions in Auckland with Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, Mr. Peters expressed enthusiasm about the enhanced collaboration. "New Zealand is strongly committed to our partnership with Indonesia, and there is much more we can and should be doing together," he said.

The Plan of Action 2025-2029, which replaces the previous agreement from 2020, outlines ambitious goals for the future of the bilateral relationship. The new plan sets a target of NZ$6 billion in annual two-way trade by 2029, emphasizing the need for increased trade cooperation, including in the halal sector.

In addition to trade, the plan focuses on expanding people-to-people connections. Both countries will work towards establishing a joint Working Holiday Scheme and enhancing educational cooperation, reflecting the importance of personal and cultural ties in strengthening the partnership.

The Joint Statement and the Plan of Action 2025-2029, released following the talks, detail the specific areas of cooperation and the strategic objectives for the next five years.