Cook's islands have taken an important step in international politics, signing a strategic agreement with China. The document signed by the Prime Minister of Kuka Mark Brown and the head of China Lee Tsan in Harbin on February 15 opens up new prospects for cooperation in various fields such as trade, tourism, agriculture, ocean research, aquaculture, infrastructure.
This strategic partnership aims to strengthen the economic development of Cook Islands, benefiting both the public and private sector. Prime Minister Brown assured that the agreement will contribute to the further development of the country and its integration into global economic processes.
However, this step has caused anxiety in New Zealand, with which Cook islands have constitutional ties. New Zealand, which provides budget support and undertakes to protect the island state, will closely monitor the changes in the foreign policy course of Cook Islands. The New Zealand Government has stated that it would carefully analyze the agreement taking into account its national interests and constitutional obligations.
