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US and New Zealand Announce Strategic Dialogue
The two countries reaffirm their partnership and commitment to cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Published on Feb. 3, 2026
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The governments of the United States and New Zealand have announced a new strategic dialogue between the two countries. The dialogue will focus on expanding cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, supporting Pacific Island countries, and strengthening trade and investment ties. The two sides also discussed collaboration on critical minerals, energy, technology, the digital economy, and Antarctic research.
Why it matters
This strategic dialogue represents an important step in strengthening the long-standing partnership between the US and New Zealand. As key allies in the Indo-Pacific region, their increased cooperation on security, economic, and environmental issues will help promote a free, open, and prosperous region.
The details
During the dialogue, US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and New Zealand Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade Bede Corry reaffirmed their shared commitment to expanding cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. They discussed opportunities to further invest in interoperable defense capabilities and explore new security cooperation with regional allies. The two officials also committed to expanding their partnership with Pacific Island countries, including on infrastructure, economic investment, and maritime issues.
- The strategic dialogue took place on February 2, 2026 in Washington, D.C.
- The US-Pacific Investment Summit, which New Zealand will participate in, is scheduled for later this month in Honolulu.
- The 2nd US-New Zealand Space Dialogue is set to be held in March 2026 in Washington, D.C.
The players
Christopher Landau
US Deputy Secretary of State.
Bede Corry
New Zealand Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
What they’re saying
“Deputy Secretary Landau welcomed New Zealand's recent decision to select Lockheed Martin's MH-60R Seahawk helicopters as its preferred option to replace its maritime helicopter fleet.”
— Christopher Landau, US Deputy Secretary of State
“Secretary Corry welcomed the Deputy Secretary's hosting of the U.S.-Pacific Investment Summit in Honolulu later this month, emphasizing that the Summit's inclusion of all Pacific Island Forum members recognized the centrality of the Forum in the region's affairs.”
— Bede Corry, New Zealand Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade
What’s next
The two countries committed to exploring further opportunities to expand cooperation on critical minerals, energy, critical and emerging technologies, and the digital economy. They also welcomed the upcoming 2nd US-New Zealand Space Dialogue in March 2026.
The takeaway
This strategic dialogue underscores the enduring partnership between the US and New Zealand, and their shared commitment to promoting a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region through increased security, economic, and environmental cooperation.
