On 12 May 2024, during the 12th ASEAN-New Zealand JCC Meeting, Malaysia commended New Zealand for its support of ASEAN centrality and its unwavering commitment in advancing the ASEAN-New Zealand Strategic Partnership. In addition, Malaysia proposed the establishment of additional sectoral cooperation mechanisms in key sectors, science & technology, agriculture & forestry, and tourism. Malaysia also encouraged New Zealand to support ASEAN’s call for equity, justice, and financial assistance for developing nations to accelerate climate action efforts.
