39168 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 16 Sep 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	39168 (2026)
Question asked:	02 Sep 2026
Member asking:	Vanushi Walters
Portfolio:	Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Winston Peters
Answer received:	10 Sep 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_39168_2026
Document guid:	f6be28e2-117d-4470-ace5-f7c5cc6b2be2

39168 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: Was the port arrangement with the Cook Islands and the United States announced in Palau considered by Cabinet, and if so, on what date?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: Yes, on Monday 31 August, following consideration by Cabinet's Foreign Policy and National Security Committee (FPS) on Tuesday 25 August.