New Zealand's Maritime Security Commitments in the Middle East

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The pack comprises:

• the Cabinet minute of decision New Zealand's Maritime Security Commitments in the Middle East [ERS-21-MIN-0052]

• the Cabinet paper New Zealand's Maritime Security Commitments in the Middle East [ERS-21-SUB-0052]

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