Read the Ministry’s strategic intentions, speeches, statements and research reports.
Strategy
Statement of Strategic Intentions 2026–2030 sets out the Ministry’s direction under four pillars: Security, Prosperity, Leadership and Innovation.
About our strategic intentions and four pillars
Strategic Intentions 2026–2030
The Ministry’s strategic intentions connect diplomacy and immigration with a shared purpose: a safe and prosperous Cook Islands. They guide business planning, divisional work plans and the development of our people and services.
Four strategic pillars
- Security. Protect sovereignty and strengthen national resilience through coordinated work at home and cooperation with international partners.
- Prosperity. Pursue trade, investment and development partnerships that support sustainable growth and opportunities for Cook Islanders.
- Leadership. Advance national interests through principled diplomacy, Pacific cooperation and an informed national contribution to international decisions.
- Innovation. Strengthen staff capability, improve systems and develop more responsive ways of delivering the Ministry’s work.
From priorities to action
The strategic direction emphasises stronger domestic collaboration, deeper diplomatic and development partnerships, and a culture of integrity and service. These priorities recognise the Cook Islands’ ocean identity, cultural values and connections with communities overseas.
Our foreign affairs divisions give these priorities a practical focus through International and Trade Affairs, Pacific Regional Affairs, and Treaties, Multilaterals and Oceans.
Publication enquiries
For a Ministry publication or further information about the strategic intentions, contact Foreign Affairs.
Read the Statement of Strategic Intentions 2026–2030, or visit Publications for Ministry speeches, statements and reports.
Speeches and statements
- PIFS High Level Ministerial DSM Talanoa: Cook Islands General Statement delivered by Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister Honourable Sonny Williams
- Remarks by the Honourable Mark Brown: Celebrating 30 years of diplomatic relations between the Cook Islands and Australia
- Remarks by the Honourable Mark Brown: Waitangi Day and Welcome Reception for the Rt Hon. Winston Peters
- Statement by the Prime Minister of the Cook Islands, the Honourable Mark Brown on Japan’s planned release of ALPS-treated water at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant
- Opening Statement for the Presentation of Cook Islands Revised Submission to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf
- Remarks for the Commemoration of International Day against Nuclear Tests
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Reports and research
For Annual Reports to Parliament, contact the Ministry.
More resources
Find agreements, legislation, forms and guidance in Resources.