Photo from left to right Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, President Surangel Whipps Jr., Prime Minister ‘Aisake Eke, Prime Minister Mark Brown, PIFS Secretary Baron Waqa. Media Release – Issued jointly by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) and the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) Pacific Islands Forum Troika Leaders gathered in Nadi…
During the Cook Islands Government’s recent visit to China, four key agreements were signed, including the Action Plan for the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) 2025-2030, which sets the overarching framework for bilateral cooperation. The other three agreements serve as supporting implementation mechanisms, strengthening collaboration in key areas such as the blue economy, seabed minerals, and…
Our evolution as a Nation – the story of our Statehood Kia orana e te iti tangata o te Kuki Airani, As we gather today for the first sitting of Parliament this year, we do so at a historic moment. This year, we commemorate 60 years of self-governance, a milestone that reflects the resilience, vision,…
(Pictured L-R: Prime Minister of the Cook Islands Hon. Mr Mark Brown, Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Cook Islands Hon. Mr Tukaka Ama, Premier of the People’s Republic of China H.E Mr Li Qiang, Minister of Natural Resources Peoples Republic of China H.E Mr Guan Zhiou) Cook Islands Prime Minister Hon. Mr Mark…
As we progress through this State Visit, I want to take a moment to reflect on what we have achieved so far and the exciting opportunities ahead for the Cook Islands. Over the past few days, we have engaged in critical discussions with leading institutions in marine science, climate resilience, and economic cooperation. These conversations…
Kia orana e te iti tangata o te Kuki Airani, tēnā koutou katoa, Greetings to you all. As we gather to commemorate Waitangi Day, we reflect on the profound connections between our nation and Aotearoa New Zealand. This year holds special significance as we celebrate 185 years of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, alongside 60 years…
Prime Minister, the Honourable Mark Brown, will undertake a State Visit to China from 10 – 14 February, reinforcing the Cook Islands’ commitment to diversified international partnerships that support national development. At the invitation of the Government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Prime Minister Brown will be joined by the Honourable Tukaka Ama,…
The Government of the Cook Islands remains firmly commitment to the Paris Agreement and the global effort to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. As a Small Island Developing State (SIDS), our nation’s future depends on robust and collective global climate action. The recent withdrawal of the United States from the Paris Agreement is a significant…
Prime Minister Mark Brown delivered a heartfelt and inspiring address to mark the beginning of a historic year for the Cook Islands. Speaking at the vibrant Ipukarea Concert, he set the tone for 2025, a year of celebration and reflection on 60 years of self-governance under the unifying theme: “I know who I am, I…
In response to recent media discussions, Prime Minister Mark Brown reaffirms the Cook Islands government’s unwavering commitment to preserving the nation’s constitutional relationship with New Zealand while celebrating Cook Islands’ unique heritage and identity. Our constitutional bond remains unchangedPrime Minister Brown addressed concerns raised about the introduction of a Cook Islands passport: “Let me be…