New Zealand 'open to conversations' about role in Aukus pact

By Agence France-Presse

Jul 26, 2023 4:00 pm

WELLINGTON: New Zealand is 'open to conversations' about a possible role in the so-called Aukus defense pact, its head of government said on Wednesday, opening the door to cooperation that could rile trade partner China.

Speaking to reporters in the capital Wellington after meeting his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said New Zealand could participate in the Australia-United Kingdom-United States pact as long as it did not relate to the development of nuclear submarines.

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