Overview

• The two prime ministers committed to deepen defence cooperation by outlining interoperability plans aimed at forming an essential ANZAC force for Pacific security.
• They agreed to expand the Single Economic Market through synchronised domestic reforms, including Luxon’s Going for Growth agenda, to improve cross-Tasman trade and investment.
• In a joint statement both leaders called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, reaffirmed support for a two-state solution and condemned any Israeli military takeover of Gaza City.
• Both governments stressed their sovereign right to decide on Palestinian recognition without influence from US tariff policies.
• They set a timetable for aligning key reforms and scheduled ministerial and business roundtables to advance their trans-Tasman integration commitments.