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From: Josh Metcalfe

Dear Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade,

I am writing to enquire as to whether the New Zealand government is of the opinion that, despite the defunct nature of the South East Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO), the underlying Southeast Asia Collective Defense Treaty remains in effect and binds the parties to collective defence?

Yours faithfully,

Josh Metcalfe

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

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Kia ora Josh Metcalfe

Thank you for your OIA request received on 26 January 2025 for:

I am writing to enquire as to whether the New Zealand government is of the opinion that, despite the defunct nature of the South East Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO), the underlying Southeast Asia Collective Defense Treaty remains in effect and binds the parties to collective defence?

This email confirms receipt of your request and advises that we will respond to it as soon as reasonably practicable, and in terms of the timeframes and requirements of the OIA.

Please note that our response letter to you (with your personal details redacted), and any enclosed documents, may be published on the Ministry’s website.

Ngâ mihi

Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatû Aorere

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Tēnā koe

 

Please find attached response to your Official Information Act 1982
request of 26 January 2025.

 

Ngā mihi

 

Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatū Aorere

 

 

 

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