Mehdi Fattahi

3 weeks ago | mfat.govt.nz | Mehdi Fattahi

We, the Ministers for Trade for Costa Rica, Iceland, New Zealand, and Switzerland, as signatories to the Agreement on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainability (ACCTS), met at the OECD Ministerial Conference in Paris on 3 June 2025. ACCTS is a practical demonstration of our shared commitment to the objective of sustainable development, as stated in the Preamble to the Marrakesh Agreement.

1 month ago | mfat.govt.nz | Mehdi Fattahi

Thank you Foreign Minister. I acknowledge the briefers and the bravery of humanitarian workers around the world. Protection of civilians in armed conflict is one of the most important themes on the Council’s agenda. 2024 was one of the most brutal years in recent history for civilians in conflict, particularly for humanitarian workers, healthcare workers and children. Our news feeds were flooded with stories of affected civilians in conflict zones, from Gaza to Sudan and Ukraine to Myanmar.

1 month ago | mfat.govt.nz | Mehdi Fattahi

Mr. President,New Zealand is alarmed at the appalling state of human rights in the DPRK. It is critical that the international community voices our collective concern in a coordinated and sustained manner. Over ten years since the publication of the Report of the Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in the DPRK, we remain gravely concerned by the DPRK regime’s lack of action and the ongoing deterioration of the human rights situation.

1 month ago | mfat.govt.nz | Mehdi Fattahi

Russia Sanctions Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2025 - CAB-25-MIN-0106 Back to Media and resources Cabinet Papers: 21 May 2025 The following Cabinet paper has been proactively released by the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Top

1 month ago | mfat.govt.nz | Mehdi Fattahi

“We express our unwavering support for APEC and are fully committed to helping Korea, as APEC Chair in 2025, deliver a successful host year.” "We are united in our resolve to ensure peace and stability in our region and to uphold international law, recognizing these are preconditions for the inclusive and sustainable economic growth for which we strive.” "We condemn Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, which is now in its fourth year.