(Wellington Composite Electric) New Zealand Prime Minister Adon said that China's increasing position in the Pacific region must be resolved through dialogue and diplomatic channels.
She said on Thursday (July 7) at the Institute of International Policy of the Loco International Policy Research Institute in Australia that diplomacy is the most powerful tool, and all parties should seek to cool the situation instead of being isolated."If the party we want to contact is more and more isolated, our area is becoming more and more divided, and we will not succeed."
She also said that New Zealand focuses on the wider Indo -Pacific region, seeking and ensuring the increase in participation in this region, and calling on other countries to do this.
When talking about cooperation with China, Adon pointedAgreement, maintaining trade relations and economic growth.
She said that trade is no longer just a tool for economic growth, but also one of the means to maintain common values.At present, China is the largest trading partner in New Zealand.
Adon also called on China to play a role in maintaining world order."Post -war order and rules support the rise of China. As a permanent member of the (United Nations) Security Council, China has a key role in maintaining this order."
China signed a security agreement with the Solomon Islands in April, which caused New Zealand, Australia, and the United States to increase military concerns to China in the Pacific region.Adon said at the NATO summit last week that China "became more aggressive. China responded to this that Adene's speech" errors "and" regrettable ".
The Pacific Island Forum will be held in Fiji next week. Participants include Australian and New Zealand leaders. China's influence in this region is expected to be a key topic of the meeting.
