Ahmad Zahid Arrives In New Zealand For Five-day Working Visit
From Ahmad Erwan Othman
AUCKLAND, July 14 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi arrived here today to begin his five-day working visit to New Zealand.
Ahmad Zahid, who is also Rural and Regional Development Minister, touched down at the Auckland International Airport at about 11.30 am local time (5.30 am Malaysian time) and was received by Malaysian High Commissioner to New Zealand Mazita Marzuki and New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) Americas and Asia Group Deputy Secretary Grahame Morton.
Also present was MFAT South and Southeast Asia Divisional Manager Joanna Kempkers.
In a post on Facebook, Ahmad Zahid described the visit as part of Malaysia's ongoing strategic efforts to strengthen its long-standing ties with New Zealand, which were established in 1957.
He said it also reflects the shared commitment of both nations to continue high-level engagements and cooperation.
'I hope this visit will further strengthen our diplomatic relations, broaden strategic collaboration across various sectors and promote Malaysia's national interest on the global stage.
'Insya-Allah, may this mission bring benefits to the people and the country,' he said.
During the visit, Ahmad Zahid is scheduled to meet with Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro, Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour, Foreign Minister Winston Peters, Maori Development Minister Tama Potaka, as well as Agriculture, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay.
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