Foreign Minister makes diplomatic appointments

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters announced three diplomatic appointments, on 21 August.

“As the world continues the battle against COVID-19, our diplomatic and trade networks are more important than ever. That is why the government is focused on placing high-calibre career diplomats in important offshore positions,” Mr Peters said.

Minister Peters has announced the following diplomatic appointments:

Tui Dewes as New Zealand’s next High Commissioner to the Cook Islands;
Sara Meymand as New Zealand’s next Ambassador to Mexico; and
Lucy Duncan as New Zealand’s next Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva.

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