22009 (2025). Dr Lawrence Xu-Nan to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

22009 (2025). Dr Lawrence Xu-Nan to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: What, if anything, is the Minister's response to the recent missile strikes launched by India on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: Details of New Zealand's response to the recent missile strikes launched by India on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, and the heinous terrorist attacks that preceded this, are available in our speech to the India-New Zealand Business Council Summit on 9 May 2025: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/speech-india-new-zealand-business-council On 11 May 2025, the Minister of Foreign Affairs welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between India and Pakistan via a post on X: Winston Peters on X: "New Zealand welcomes the announcement overnight of a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. It represents an important first step in de-escalating tensions. We encourage ongoing dialogue to ensure the ceasefire is respected and to develop a more enduring peace in the interests" / X https://x.com/NewZealandMFA/status/1921340831740645564