Cook Islands reaffirm commitment to Pacific-led leadership
Rarotonga, Cook Islands 21 March 2025 – The Cook Islands reaffirmed its commitment to Pacific-led leadership last week, joining fellow Troika Officials of the Pacific Islands Forum…
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Cook Islands met with France’s Special Envoy UN Ocean Conference 3 (UNOC 3)
Wednesday 19 March, Rarotonga - Cook Islands Foreign Secretary Ms. Tepaeru Herrmann met virtually with Ambassador Olivier Poivre d'Arvor, France’s Special Envoy for the 3rd United…
Implementation of the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent must deliver development outcomes for Pacific communities
Suva, Fiji, 13 March 2025 – Senior officials from the Cook Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Immigration (MFAI) joined with officials from member countries of the Pacific Islands…
Cook Islands Continues to Advocate for a Balanced Approach at the IMO
The International Maritime Organisation's (IMO) Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions from Ships concluded its 18th session (ISWG-GHG 18) from 17…
Cook Islands participate in the Regional Workshop on the Biochemical Weapon Convention
Sydney, Australia From 11-13 March, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration’s (MFAI) participated in the Regional Workshop on the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), hosted by…
Cook Islands host visits by diplomatic Envoys for the Czech Republic and Portugal this week
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) welcomes to the Cook Islands diplomatic envoys from the Portuguese Republic, Ambassador António Albuquerque de Vilhena Moniz, and…
Cook Islands Immigration strengthens workforce resilience and service delivery
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) completed a recruitment round in February 2025 to fill vacancies within the Immigration border team. Four recruits are currently…
Tereora College student leadership re-introduce flag-raising ceremony
On Monday, 10 March 2025, Te Kauono Tutara e te Mana Tiaki – Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Immigration (MFAI) had the privilege of supporting the reintroduction of the flag raising…
Cook Islands contribute to immigration regional governance discussions
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) participated in the 58th Pacific Immigration Development Community (PIDC) board meeting and strategic planning workshop held in…
Joint MFAI & SBMA Media Release: Pacific Islands Forum Convenes First Ministerial Talanoa on Deep Sea Minerals
Suva, Fiji, 25th February 2025 - The Pacific Islands Forum successfully concluded its first-ever Ministerial Talanoa on Deep Sea Minerals (DSM), marking a significant step in…