Tag: Diplomacy
Fiji deports US citizen for ‘swearing at president’, claims government
By Talebula Kate in Suva
A United States national has been deported after swearing at the President of Fiji, Jioji Konrote, last week, it was...
Duterte’s message to NZ: ‘How I wish I could have settled...
Exclusive interview by Corazon Miller of The New Zealand Herald
The controversial president of the Philippines, known as "The Punisher", says he wished he could...
NZ should have barred ‘tough guy’ Duterte visit, says Human Rights...
The chairman of the Human Rights Foundation says New Zealand has standards for granting visas, and he does not think the president of the...
Crispin Maslog: A love-hate relationship with President Duterte
A Rappler video on YouTube of the ousting of Senator Leila de Lima yesterday as chair of the Justice Committee. The senator is one...
Hager calls for more ‘inclusion, transparency’ by ministries
By John Gibb of the Otago Daily Times
Some New Zealand government ministries risk being damaged in the long term by their refusal, at times,...
New Zealand PM’s diplomatic debacle and geopolitical hypocrisy over Fiji
ANALYSIS: By John Braddock
Fiji’s Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama used what would normally have been a bland official speech in Suva earlier this month to...
Otago Foreign Policy School tackles digital media political challenges
The Otago Foreign Policy School next month will explore the complex and evolving interaction between government policy making and “old” and “new” forms of...
MSG too political and ‘lost its Melanesian integrity’, says Vanuatu envoy
By Godwin Ligo in Port Vila
The Vanuatu Ambassador to Brussels, Roy Mickey Joy, says the Melanesian Spearhead Group is too politicised, has lost its...
Timor-Leste plays diplomacy ‘catch up’ with ASEAN membership
By Tama Salim in Dili
Just 14 years into independence, Timor-Leste has secured membership of a number of international forums, declaring its intent to catch...
John Key to make first NZ prime minister visit to Fiji...
Prime Minister John Key will make an official two-day visit to Fiji next month – the first by a New Zealand Prime Minister since...
Timor-Leste optimistic on border talks despite slow progress
By Tama Salim in Dili and Anggi M. Lubis in Jakarta
Timor-Leste remains upbeat about negotiations on outstanding border issues with Indonesia, as the two...
Indonesia strengthens ties with Pacific ‘good friends’
By Fardah Pewarta in Jakarta
Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan and his delegation's recent trip to Fiji and Papua...
Indonesia may appoint special envoy to South Pacific
By Tama Salim in Suva
Indonesia is looking to strengthen its diplomatic ties with South Pacific countries by appointing a special envoy to the region...
18 Timorese freedom-seekers recall courageous voyage
By Vannessa Hearman and Jose da Costa
In 1995, 18 East Timorese youths sailed illegally to Australia in a small fishing boat. After five nights...