- Hon Chris Penk
Defence Minister Chris Penk will travel to Ankara, Türkiye, for NATO Summit events and engagements with overseas counterparts.
"New Zealand is committed to a rules-based international system and attending the Summit, including for the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum, places us at the table with like-minded countries," Mr Penk says.
"I am looking forward to engaging with partners to share perspectives on the geostrategic environment and to discuss how we can further bolster our collective security, fundamental to safeguarding our communities and prosperity."
New Zealand is attending the Summit as a member of the Indo-Pacific Four - alongside Australia, the Republic of Korea and Japan.
Mr Penk will join those partners in meeting with NATO counterparts, as well as attend the Defence Industry Forum alongside representatives from New Zealand companies.
"As New Zealand focuses on building a more combat capable and interoperable Defence Force, we need to continue to explore opportunities for Kiwi businesses and look for innovative ways to deliver capability faster and with resilience. The Forum presents an opportunity for this."
Mr Penk leaves tomorrow and returns to New Zealand on 10 July.
