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Damien O'Connor

@DamienOConnorMP

Passionate Kiwi. Father of five amazing daughters. Labour politician. Authorised by Rob Salmond, 187 Featherston St, Wellington.

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NZ wins dairy dispute against Canada! A disputes panel has decided that Canada broke dairy quota rules in ways that undermine NZ market access. We took this case to ensure our exporters fully benefit from commitments. Read ➡ beehive.govt.nz/release/new-ze…

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Great to talk with UAE Minister Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi and Minister Reem Al Hashimy about furthering our bilateral trade & economic relationship, including exploring a trade agreement. Also looking at how to progress substantive outcomes in the WTO, with UAE hosting MC13 early 2024.

Great to talk with UAE Minister Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi and Minister Reem Al Hashimy about furthering our bilateral trade & economic relationship, including exploring a trade agreement. Also looking at how to progress substantive outcomes in the WTO, with UAE hosting MC13 early 2024.
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Always good to hear from Kiwi businesses on the ground in-market. Worthwhile beachhead session in Dubai. Thanks for the insights. Dr. Richard Kay NZTE

Always good to hear from Kiwi businesses on the ground in-market. Worthwhile beachhead session in Dubai. Thanks for the insights. @NZinUAE @NZTEnews
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Great to catch up again. Stimulating conversation as ever with Emirates president Sir Tim Clark. Thanks for your time and for your commitment to NZ. Dr. Richard Kay

Great to catch up again. Stimulating conversation as ever with @emirates president Sir Tim Clark. Thanks for your time and for your commitment to NZ. @NZinUAE
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Productive meetings with the GCC Secretary General Albudaiwi, Commerce Minister Qasabi and Deputy Al-Mutairi, and Ag counterpart Minister Al-Fadley as as our officials continue FTA negotiations. Thanks to our local NZ crew for your work.

Productive meetings with the GCC Secretary General Albudaiwi, Commerce Minister Qasabi and Deputy Al-Mutairi, and Ag counterpart Minister Al-Fadley as as our officials continue FTA negotiations. Thanks to our local NZ crew for your work.
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Valuable opportunity to meet with Amul’s Jayen Mehta and compare insights about our dairy industries. At the heart of both are our people. NZ in India

Valuable opportunity to meet with Amul’s Jayen Mehta and compare insights about our dairy industries. At the heart of both are our people. @NZinIndia
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Thanks Minister Scindia Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, we agree with your assessment that by working together we can transform our two lane road into a four lane skyway. And upgrading our Air Services Agreement today puts us on the runway. NZ in India 🇮🇳🤝🇳🇿

Thanks Minister Scindia @JM_Scindia, we agree with your assessment that by working together we can transform our two lane road into a four lane skyway. And upgrading our Air Services Agreement today puts us on the runway. @NZinIndia 🇮🇳🤝🇳🇿
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Thank you Minister Tomar Narendra Singh Tomar for the very productive discussion on opportunities for New Zealand and India to work together to enhance our respective agricultural sectors. NZ in India

Thank you Minister Tomar @nstomar for the very productive discussion on opportunities for New Zealand and India to work together to enhance our respective agricultural sectors. @NZinIndia
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Thank you Minister Piyush Goyal for the engaging and broad ranging discussion today. We have laid the groundwork for a strong economic partnership that supports both countries' development.

Thank you Minister @PiyushGoyal for the engaging and broad ranging discussion today. We have laid the groundwork for a strong economic partnership that supports both countries' development.
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Good discussion at the Confederation of Indian Industry with the Indian and NZ business communities on a joint vision for a modern economic partnership and significant opportunities for both countries. Thank you to our hosts Confederation of Indian Industry 🇮🇳🤝🇳🇿

Good discussion at the Confederation of Indian Industry with the Indian and NZ business communities on a joint vision for a modern economic partnership and significant opportunities for both countries. Thank you to our hosts @FollowCII 🇮🇳🤝🇳🇿
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Really enjoyed my lunch conversation with Chair of India’s National Dairy Development Board @ShahMeenes, Bangladesh H.C. HE Mustafizur Rahman and Sri Lanka H.C. HE Moragoda. Talked about cooperation for our respective dairy industries and the value of RCEP. NZ in India

Really enjoyed my lunch conversation with Chair of India’s National Dairy Development Board @ShahMeenes, Bangladesh H.C. HE Mustafizur Rahman and Sri Lanka H.C. HE Moragoda. Talked about cooperation for our respective dairy industries and the value of RCEP. @NZinIndia
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We've built 2,250 new classrooms and upgraded almost every school in the country – so teachers and students can focus on learning.

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Took the opportunity to visit a Royal Enfield dealership in Delhi. One of the increasing exports from India to the world

Took the opportunity to visit a Royal Enfield dealership in Delhi. One of the increasing exports from India to the world
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Namaskar! Great to be in New Delhi again and catching up with the team at the NZ High Commission NZ in India. Very much looking forward to more ministerial talks tomorrow and meeting up with NZ & Indian businesses to strengthen our economic cooperation. 🇮🇳🇳🇿

Namaskar! Great to be in New Delhi again and catching up with the team at the NZ High Commission @NZinIndia. Very much looking forward to more ministerial talks tomorrow and meeting up with NZ & Indian businesses to strengthen our economic cooperation. 🇮🇳🇳🇿
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Thank you Minister Rupala Parshottam Rupala for the engaging discussion to reaffirm New Zealand’s and India’s desire for increased agricultural cooperation. A welcome opportunity to reflect on the strong relationship between both our countries.

Thank you Minister Rupala @PRupala for the engaging discussion to reaffirm New Zealand’s and India’s desire for increased agricultural cooperation. A welcome opportunity to reflect on the strong relationship between both our countries.
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Congratulations India and @ISRO on the successful landing on the lunar South Pole! Great to see kiwi connection with Rakon providing technology for the navigation systems 🇮🇳🇳🇿@NarendraModi @piyushgoyal India in New Zealand NZ in India
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