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Ardern touches down in Madrid ahead of NATO leaders' summit

By Daniel Faitaua, Seven Sharp Reporter
June 28, 2022
Jacinda Ardern.

Jacinda Ardern. (Source: 1News)

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has arrived in Spain's capital, Madrid, ahead of the NATO leaders' summit.

Later on Tuesday evening Ardern and Spain's president Pedro Sánchez will hold bilateral talks, a chance for her to thank him in person for his support for Covid-19 vaccines for New Zealand and also discuss how the two countries can strengthen their ties.

Last September, the Government purchased around a quarter of million doses of the Pfizer vaccine from Spain.

The PM is set to hold bilateral talks with the presidents of Spain and France. (Source: Breakfast)

Then overnight Ardern will hold bilateral talks with French president Emmanuel Macron to discuss the latest on Russia's invasion of Ukraine following Macron's recent visit there.

Trying to finalise a free trade agreement between New Zealand and the European Union and the Christchurch Call will also on the agenda.

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