Cook Islands and Kiribati Discuss Ocean Governance Cooperation
Rarotonga, Cook Islands, 7 September 2026 – Acting Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Ms Chere Arthur, met with the Honourable Ribanataake Tiwau, Kiribati’s Minister for…
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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.
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…
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…
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…
Cook Islands highlights strong ocean leadership at inaugural Melanesian Ocean Summit
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, 13 May 2026 – The inaugural Melanesian Ocean Summit commenced this morning with Pacific Leaders’ sharing their pledges, commitments and ambitions…
Cook Islands Supports Stronger Global Standards on Ship Registration
London, April 2026- The Cook Islands has welcomed progress at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Legal Committee (LEG 113) on the development of guidelines to strengthen…
Cook Islands and Japan Strengthen Partnership Through Officials Visit
Rarotonga, Cook Islands, 13 April 2026 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) welcomed a delegation from Japan to Rarotonga, with discussions focused on strengthening…
Cook Islands and European Union reaffirm partnership during Suva talks
The Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Ms Elizabeth Wright‑Koteka, has met with Ambassador Barbara Plinkert, Head of the European Union Delegation to the Pacific, as part of…