New Zealand Prime Minister John Key's visit to the White House - July 2011
Statement on the visit of New Zealand Prime Minister John Key to the White House
President Obama will welcome Prime Minister John Key of New Zealand to the White House on Friday, July 22. The President looks forward to discussing with Prime Minister Key the close friendship and partnership between our two countries, our shared interest in stability, growth and effective regional institutions in the Asia Pacific , and our cooperation in addressing challenges like Afghanistan and Antarctica.
U.S. Ambassador Huebner will also be Washington DC during this visit. For the latest updates follow the Ambassador on Twitter @davidhuebner, his blog: blogs.newzealand.usembassy.gov, and other U.S. Embassy social channels (links to the right).
Video of the meeting between President Obama and New Zealand Prime Minister, John Key
NZ Prime Minister In Washington DC, 2011
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July 28, 2011 - New Zealand, United States Discuss Global Trade Issues
Washington — Officials from the United States and New Zealand discussed job-supporting trade initiatives during a recent meeting in Washington, according to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). USTR Ron Kirk met with New Zealand Prime Minister John Key July 22 to discuss trade issues, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, and the Doha Development Agenda of the World Trade Organization (WTO). read more »
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U.S. Ambassador Huebner's Blog - A Productive Few Days In Washington
As you probably know from my tweets, I have just gotten back from Washington after Prime Minister John Key’s visit. I didn’t try to blog daily while there because I knew that the media here in New Zealand would already be filled with stories, commentary, and photos. I also knew from past experience just how busy time in DC can be, squeezing out any real chance to sit quietly at a computer to draft. Now that the dust has settled, though, a recap makes sense. So, here goes … Read more of the blog post here »
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New Zealand Prime Minister meets with President Obama
President Barack Obama, right, with New Zealand’s Prime Minister John Key, delivers a statement in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington following their meeting Friday, July 22, 2011. (©AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) view larger photo »
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New Zealand Prime Minister meets with President Obama
President Barack Obama, right, and New Zealand’s Prime Minister John Key, shake hands following their meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington Friday, July 22, 2011. (©AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) view larger photo »
Photos/Blog Posts
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Welcome to Blair House
From U.S. Ambassador Huebner's Blog: July 22 - I’m leaving my hotel this morning to head over to Blair House where I expect to see the Kiwi flag flying out front, just across the street from the White House. In US Government hands since 1942, Blair House is the official residence for special guests of the American President, particularly foreign heads of state or government. read more from the blog »
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New Zealand Prime Minister John Key, speaks at breakfast at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key, speaks at breakfast at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Thursday, July 21, 2011 in Washington.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon) New Zealand Prime Minister in Washington DC - July 2011. view larger photo »
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New Zealand Prime Minister John Key, speaks at breakfast at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key, speaks at breakfast at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Thursday, July 21, 2011 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) view larger photo »
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Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke meets with New Zealand Prime Minister John Key
Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke, left, meets with New Zealand Prime Minister John Key, right, at Blair House in Washington, Thursday, July 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt) view larger photo »
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Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta hosts an honor cordon to welcome Prime Minister John Key to the Pentagon
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, right, hosts an honor cordon to welcome John Key, Prime Minister of New Zealand, to the Pentagon Thursday, July 21, 2011 in Washington.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon) New Zealand Prime Minister in Washington DC - July 2011. view larger photo »
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Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner meets with New Zealand Prime Minister John Key
Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner, left center, meets with New Zealand Prime Minister John Key, right center, at Blair House in Washington, Thursday, July 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt) view larger photo »
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New Zealand Prime Minister meets with President Obama - July 22, 2011
President Barack Obama, right, and New Zealand’s Prime Minister John Key, shake hands following their meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington Friday, July 22, 2011. (©AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) view larger photo »
Follow on Twitter
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For all the latest news from U.S. Ambassador Huebner follow:@davidhuebner. U.S Embassy Wellington is also tweeting at @usembassynz, U.S. Embassy Samoa @usembassysamoa.
