Foreign Affairs priorities for 2025–2030
Our diplomatic priorities connect international partnerships, Pacific cooperation and ocean advocacy with the Cook Islands’ sovereignty, wellbeing and sustainable development.
News & Updates
News and updates from the Ministry.
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Reminder: permit holders must notify a change of employer
Cook Islands Immigration reminds work permit holders of their obligation to notify any change in employment.
French Senate Delegation Visits the Cook Islands
Rarotonga, Cook Islands, 13 July 2026 – The Cook Islands recently welcomed H.E. Laurence Beau, Ambassador of France to the Cook Islands, during her final official visit before…
2026 Ceremony Welcomes New Cook Islands Permanent Residents
A spirit of celebration, gratitude and belonging filled the Are Karioi Nui National Auditorium today as the Cook Islands officially welcomed 236 new Permanent Residents during a…
Michael Henry Appointed Cook Islands High Commissioner to Fiji
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Michael Henry as the Cook Islands High Commissioner to the Republic of Fiji for a…
Cook Islands Participates in 36th Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
The Cook Islands was pleased to participate in the Thirty-Sixth Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), held at United Nations…
Cook Islands Advances Strong SIDS Voice at Asia-Pacific Preparatory Meeting for the 2026 UN Water Conference
The Cook Islands took an active role in the Asia-Pacific Regional Preparatory Meeting for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, contributing Pacific…
Prime Minister, Hon. Mark Brown Deepens Cook Islands–China Ties on Historic Visit to Wuzhou
A landmark visit to Wuzhou, Guangxi, China has opened new pathways for cooperation between the Cook Islands and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, with Prime Minister Hon. Mark…
MV Tuitui Moana Commissioned, Strengthening Lifeline Shipping Across the Pa Enua
Wuzhou, China– 26 May 2026.The Prime Minister, Hon. Mark Brown successfully completed the inauguration ceremony for the MV Tuitui Moana, the Cook Islands’ first newly built…
Cook Islands join consultations on the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) National Programming Co-Design
Bringing together government agencies and key stakeholders the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration hosted a co-design consultation on national programming priorities under the…