5 Mar 2024

EU optimistic about Pacific development outlook

From , 6:02 am on 5 March 2024
Flags in front of the EU Commission building in Brussels.

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The European Union's ambassador to the Pacific is optimistic its development cooperation and trade agreements will help lift countries in the region in 2024 and beyond.

Barbara Plinkett is based in Suva and responsible for 13 Pacific countries where the EU is represented. 

RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins spoke with Ms. Plinkett and the EU ambassador to New Zealand, Lawrence Meredith.