New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks to the media during her post cabinet press conference at Parliament in Wellington on March 25, 2019. She said she did not want to spend too long away from New Zealand as it continues to mourn the March 15 shootings at two Christchurch mosques that claimed 50 lives. "It was originally intended to be a longer visit, including a business delegation, but under the circumstances that did not seem appropriate to be away for longer," she told reporters. "This is an important visit, New Zealand places a high priority on our relationship with China," she said. She said discussion items would include upgrading the bilateral free trade deal and combatting climate change.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 25, 2019 04:52 UTC