including a lack of transparency over “policies and partnerships with other countries.” The ministry said it expects the Cook Islands government to fully consult Wellington on “any major ...

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The South Pacific country of Cook Islands has unveiled the details of a deal with China to boost cooperation after the pact ...

The Cook Islands said it has formalized cooperation pacts with China, including an action plan for a comprehensive strategic ...

Growing ties between Cook Islands and China, including a new comprehensive partnership agreement action plan detailed this ...

The deal does not mention joint security initiatives, unlike others China has made with small South Pacific nations. Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown signed it during a visit to Beijing this ...

A strategic partnership deal between China and the Cook Islands spans areas from deep-sea mining to education scholarships ...

The tiny Pacific nation’s partnership agreement with China was signed amid a furious diplomatic row with New Zealand, its ...

Analysts say the agreement is Beijing’s latest effort to increase its influence in the Pacific region amid growing tension between some Pacific countries, including the Cook Islands and Kiribati ...

It also outlines that New Zealand will continue to assist with the defence of the Cook Islands if requested and that the two countries will consult regularly on defence and security agreements.