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\nFile photo. Winston Peters.
\nPhoto: RNZ \/ Samuel Rillstone\n<\/p>\n
A since-deleted social media post from Winston Peters’ official Foreign Minister account appears to take umbrage with the prime minister’s characterisation of a new trade partnership.<\/p>\n
Christopher Luxon, who was attending the East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, posted a photo on X late Tuesday night (NZT) of himself linking arms with Southeast Asian leaders.<\/p>\n
The caption began: “I’ve just done a deal with Southeast Asian nations that will help grow our economy at home.”<\/p>\n
Peters’ account reshared the image with just one word: “We…”<\/p>\n
The post was later deleted. It’s not clear how long it was public.<\/p>\n
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\nThe since-deleted social media post from Winston Peters’ official Foreign Minister account.
\nPhoto: Screenshot\n<\/p>\n
Peters is currently in Stockholm, holding talks with his Swedish counterpart and attending the first ever New Zealand-Nordic 5 Foreign Ministers Meeting.<\/p>\n
A NZ-based spokesperson for Peters said he was “unaware of the circumstances” surrounding the post.<\/p>\n
The prime minister’s office has also been approached for comment.<\/p>\n
Luxon’s post finished: “Southeast Asia is one of the fastest growing regions in the world. And New Zealand’s future economic prosperity lies here in the Indo-Pacific.<\/p>\n
“That’s why I’m proud we are now one of a handful of ASEAN’s Comprehensive Strategic Partners.”<\/p>\n
Luxon has since travelled on to South Korea<\/a> to attend the APEC forum.<\/p>\n