Hon Gerry Brownlee
Minister of Defence
17 September 2015 Media Statement
Australia New Zealand Defence Ministers’ Meeting
Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee will host Australian Defence Minister Hon Kevin Andrews in Auckland tomorrow for the
annual Australia New Zealand Defence Ministers’ Meeting.
The Ministers will discuss a range of regional and international security issues, including our respective responses to
the fight against Da’esh and future capability projects. Wider programme events include a tour of the military base at
Devonport.
“I am looking forward to talking with Minister Andrews on a number of important, topical issues,” Mr Brownlee says.
“Australia is our closest security and trade partner and it is important that we stay closely in touch on key
international defence and security issues.”