John Riley

Unit Manager at MFAT. Ko Te Rarawa, Te Aupōuri ngā iwi. 대한민국 = 제2의 고향. Mauri ora.

[New Zealand Embassy in Manila @NZinManila]

We’re working more closely with @ASEAN to support a prosperous and secure Indo-Pacific. Last week, NZ hosted @DFAPHL USec. Leo Herrera-Lim and reps from all 11 ASEAN Member States and the ASEAN Secretariat for the annual ASEAN–NZ Dialogue in Christchurch. #ASEANNZD33

[Catherine McIntosh @NZAmbPH]

We’re working more closely with @ASEAN to support a prosperous and secure Indo-Pacific. Last week, NZ hosted @DFAPHL USec. Leo Herrera-Lim and reps from all 11 ASEAN Member States and the ASEAN Secretariat for the annual ASEAN–NZ Dialogue in Christchurch. #ASEANNZD33

[NZ Embassy Vietnam @nzinvietnam]

Great to have hosted 11 ASEAN member states for our ASEAN-NZ Dialogue in Christchurch last week, and with thanks to Viet Nam as our Co-Chair. #ASEANNZD33

[New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade @MFATNZ]

On Friday at our annual senior officials’ dialogue with ASEAN, we were delighted to be joined by Minister of State for Trade and Investment, Hon Nicola Grigg.

Minister Grigg took the opportunity to meet with senior officials from ASEAN Member States including from Viet Nam which Co-Chaired the Dialogue with us and Philippines which holds the ASEAN ‘Chairship’ for 2026.

The Minister was pleased to hear about progress in implementing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established with ASEAN in October last year.

@ASEAN

[New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade @MFATNZ]

We’re working more closely than ever with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to support a more prosperous and secure Indo-Pacific.

We have just concluded talks with government representatives from the 11 ASEAN Member States and the ASEAN Secretariat as part of the annual ASEAN-NEW Zealand Dialogue.

#ASEANNZD33
@ASEAN

[Winston Peters @NewZealandMFA]

Today marks 50 years of the ASEAN Treaty of Amity and Cooperation - a cornerstone of regional stability, dialogue, and partnership in South East Asia.

New Zealand is proud of our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with ASEAN, which supports the peace, prosperity and resilience of the Indo-Pacific region now and into the future.

-WP

@ASEAN
@NZinASEAN

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[New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade @MFATNZ]

New Zealand and ASEAN have established a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, marking a step forward towards a deeper, more ambitious phase of our cooperation.

This milestone comes as we celebrate 50 years of dialogue relations as ASEAN’s second-oldest dialogue partner. That’s half a century of shared progress and partnership.

Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/LjsgK3Kmyn

#NZASEAN50

[New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade @MFATNZ]

Great to see so many Southeast Asian films featured in this year’s New Zealand International Film Festival as we celebrate 50 years of formal relations between ASEAN and NZ.

The festival is live now. Check the films out here ➡️ https://t.co/kyBRFzIIf0

#NZAEAN50 #NZIFF @nzff

[Asia Media Centre NZ @AsiaMediaCentre]

Chch indie band @theresatuesday_ is off to South Korea for a 10-day music residency, supported by @asianewzealand and CJ Cultural Foundation. AMC media grantee, music journo Samantha Cheong, tracks the band's journey and what fans should watch for. https://t.co/wvg92TKKyV

[John Riley @honeriley]

He mihi nui ki a ASEAN! Hari huritau! 🎉💪

[New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade @MFATNZ]

Happy ASEAN Day. Today, we celebrate 58 years of ASEAN.

This year, we also celebrate 50 years of partnership between New Zealand and ASEAN. Together, we’re working towards a more secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific.

Watch a special message from the Prime Minister.

#NZASEAN50 #ASEAN58 #58thASEANDay

[John Riley @honeriley]

@MFATNZ @MFASG @MFAThai @Kemlu_RI @DFAPHL @GovGeneralNZ @NZAsiaForum @myhcwellington @TimorEmbassyNZ @MOFAVietNam @PeacePalace_KH
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[ASEAN @ASEAN]

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, delivered a public lecture on “ASEAN-New Zealand Partnership: Five Decades of Relations, Cooperation and Partnership,” at the University of Auckland,  on 12 May 2025.

SG Dr. Kao underscored the enduring partnership between ASEAN and New Zealand over five decades across the three ASEAN Community Pillars and the ASEAN Connectivity. He also emphasised the important role of New Zealand as one of ASEAN’s enduring partners in contributing to ASEAN's efforts in its community-building process.

SG Dr. Kao also shared that this year marks an important history for ASEAN as it would soon be adopting the ASEAN Community Vision 2045, which is a 20-year vision, and its four Strategic Plans. This year ASEAN and New Zealand also celebrate the 50th Anniversary of their Dialogue Relations.

[ASEAN @ASEAN]

On his last engagement in Auckland, New Zealand, Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, engaged with members of the ASEAN New Zealand Business Council (ANZBC) during his Working Visit to New Zealand.

The session provided an opportunity to exchange views on strengthening economic cooperation, promoting trade and investment, and enhancing business linkages between ASEAN and New Zealand. Dr. Kao highlighted the importance of robust private sector engagement in advancing the ASEAN-New Zealand partnership and encouraged continued collaboration in fostering sustainable and inclusive economic growth.

[ASEAN @ASEAN]

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, started his first engagement in Wellington, New Zealand, by meeting with The Honourable Erica Stanford, Minister of Education of New Zealand, on 13 May 2025, to explore ways to further deepen ASEAN-New Zealand educational ties. Their discussion focused on expanding student mobility including scholarship, enhancing teacher exchanges, and fostering partnerships to enhance capacity building and encourage inclusive and equitable quality education.

[ASEAN @ASEAN]

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, was warmly received with a traditional Mihi Whakatau (welcome ceremony) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Wellington, reflecting the hospitality of Aotearoa New Zealand and the strong appreciation for cultural traditions that underpin ASEAN-New Zealand relations.

[ASEAN @ASEAN]

Today, in Wellington, New Zealand, Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, met with Deputy Secretary, Americas and Asia Group and ASEAN SOM Leader of New Zealand, H.E. Grahame Morton, and othersenior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand.

Both sides discussed progress of ASEAN–New Zealand cooperation, noting the recent convening of the 32nd ASEAN-New Zealand Dialogue and the ongoing preparations for the Commemorative Summit on the 50th anniversary of ASEAN-New Zealand Dialogue Relations in October 2025, in Malaysia.

[ASEAN @ASEAN]

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, had a lunch meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, the Rt. Hon. Winston Peters, in Wellington today.

Both sides discussed ASEAN-New Zealand relations, and explored ways to further substantiate the longstanding partnership, especially leading up to the ASEAN-New Zealand Commemorative Summit to mark the 50th anniversary of their Dialogue Relations in October 2025.

[ASEAN @ASEAN]

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today visited the National Library of New Zealand, in Wellington. Established in 1965, the National Library of New Zealand serves to enrich the cultural and economic life of New Zealand and its interchanges with other nations. SG Dr. Kao commended its impressive collection as well as commitment to preserving documentary heritage, academic knowledge and literature for future generations.

[ASEAN @ASEAN]

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today met with the Minister of Defence of New Zealand, The Hon. Judith Collins KC,in Wellington, New Zealand. Both sides exchanged views on the ASEAN-New Zealand cooperation in the defence sector, especially under the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus). Both sides looked forward to meeting each other again in the upcoming ADMM-Plus, in Malaysia, later this year.

[ASEAN @ASEAN]

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today had a bilateral meeting with The Hon. Simon Watts, Minister for Climate Change of New Zealand. Both sides discussed the cooperation between ASEAN and New Zealand on climate action and various environmental issues, contributing to the development of ASEAN-New Zealand Plan of Action 2026-2030, among others.