Israel - New Zealand and the pacific relations throughout the years
Last updated on: 01/02/2024
important events, state visits and cooperation agreement signings.
1949
New Zealand and Israel establish diplomatic relations
1972
Israel and Samoa establish diplomatic relations
1975
july 1975, israel opens its embassy in wellington
1977
Israel and Tonga establish diplomatic relations
2002
The embassy in New zealand is closed due to budget cuts
2008
Israel and the Cook Islands establish diplomatic relations
2010
The embassy in wellington is reopened by Ambassador Shemi Tzur
2010
Tonga and Israel sign a visa-waiver agreement
2023
In August of 2023 Israel and niue established public relations after Ambassador Ran Yaakoby visited and met with the niue government