Mandate Renewal for New Zealand's Longstanding Maritime Security Commitments in the Middle East

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The pack comprises the following documents:

• the Cabinet minute of decision: Mandate Renewal of New Zealand's Longstanding Maritime Security Commitments in the Middle East [FPS-24-MIN-0011]
• the Cabinet paper: Mandate Renewal for New Zealand's Longstanding Maritime Security Commitments in the Middle East [FPS-24-SUB-0011]

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