Fiji, Feb. 3 -- The United States and New Zealand have reaffirmed their strategic partnership, committing to deeper cooperation across security, the Indo-Pacific, Pacific engagement, trade, and emerging technologies.

United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and New Zealand Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade Bede Corry met in Washington on 02 February 2026 for the New Zealand-United States Strategic Dialogue, where both sides stressed their shared commitment to a free, open and prosperous Indo-Pacific.

The two officials in a joint statement welcomed closer defence cooperation, with Landau acknowledging New Zealand's decision to select Lockheed Martin's MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to replace its maritime helicopter fl...