Jakarta, July 10 -- The ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with New Zealand was convened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today. The Meeting welcomed the progress achieved in ASEAN-New Zealand cooperation and discussed ways to further enhance the strategic partnership. Both sides looked forward to the ASEAN-New Zealand Commemorative Summit to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their relations. The Meeting also exchanged views on regional and international development of mutual interest and concern. The Meeting was attended by the ASEAN Foreign Ministers or their representatives, Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, Rt Hon Winston Peters, and Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn. Timor-Leste attended as Observer.

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