New Zealand has suspended its financial assistance to the Cook Islands, saying its former Pacific Island colony did not consult it before signing a deal with China.
Wellington is the Cook Islands’ largest financial backer, but it’s paused $16.9 million in funding to the country for development this year.
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A spokesperson for New Zealand’s foreign minister says the Cook Islands needs to rebuild trust before Wellington considers new funding.
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