Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi explores New Zealand's emergency management systems during his fourth day of official meetings. The visit takes him to the National Crisis Management Centre beneath Parliament in the Beehive Bunker. His role as Chairman of Malaysia's Central Disaster Management Committee drives his interest in studying disaster response methods. New Zealand has earned recognition for its transparent emergency frameworks. Ahmad Zahid seeks to learn inter-agency coordination and recovery strategies.
The Deputy Prime Minister will discuss food security partnerships with Agriculture Minister Todd McClay. Their bilateral talks focus on strategic supply chain cooperation between both nations. Ahmad Zahid joins a community gathering with Wellington's Malaysian residents where 250 citizens plan to participate. He departs for Kuala Lumpur on Friday.
The four-day trip began in Auckland on July 14 with business leader meetings. Ahmad Zahid connected with the ASEAN–New Zealand Business Council during his first day. Day two brought him to Rotorua for the Māori Business Roundtable focused on indigenous development. The third day featured discussions with senior government officials at the Beehive.
The Deputy Prime Minister will discuss food security partnerships with Agriculture Minister Todd McClay. Their bilateral talks focus on strategic supply chain cooperation between both nations. Ahmad Zahid joins a community gathering with Wellington's Malaysian residents where 250 citizens plan to participate. He departs for Kuala Lumpur on Friday.
The four-day trip began in Auckland on July 14 with business leader meetings. Ahmad Zahid connected with the ASEAN–New Zealand Business Council during his first day. Day two brought him to Rotorua for the Māori Business Roundtable focused on indigenous development. The third day featured discussions with senior government officials at the Beehive.