British News Agency

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon made statements regarding the reflections of global tensions on the local economy and the diplomatic engagements carried out in this context.

Referring to the economic effects of the crisis in the Middle East, Luxon said, "While conflicts in the Middle East are increasing fuel prices in New Zealand, it is becoming more important to place greater emphasis on our partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region."

Emphasizing the critical energy ties with Malaysia, Luxon stated, "Today I spoke with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim about our shared commitment to keeping supply chains open."

Highlighting the importance of the meeting for regional stability, Luxon said, "Our conversation reinforced our plans to continue close cooperation and our support for reducing tensions in the Gulf."