Defence Minister Chris Penk will travel to Antalya in Türkiye tomorrow to attend the NATO Summit being held there.
A spokesperson for the minister said he will attend events and meet with other defence ministers and international partners.
New Zealand is attending the summit as part of the Indo-Pacific Four, alongside Australia, the Republic of Korea and Japan.
Penk said the visit provided an opportunity to discuss global security issues and strengthen New Zealand's relationship with like-minded countries.
"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," he said.
Penk will also attend the NATO Defence Industry Forum, alongside representatives from New Zealand defence 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.”
Penk will depart tomorrow and return to New Zealand on July 10.
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