Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has congratulated Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Singapore’s newly elected Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on their election victories.

“I have been in touch with both Mr Albanese and Mr Wong to offer my congratulations on retaining office,” Luxon said.

Following the Australian Federal Election, Luxon reaffirmed New Zealand’s close relationship with its trans-Tasman neighbour.

“When we spoke, Mr Albanese and I affirmed our strong working relationship. New Zealand has no better friend and no greater ally than Australia,” he said.

“Working together is even more important now as we both face the most challenging global environment in decades. We are stronger on the world stage together.”

Luxon said he looked forward to working with Albanese on shared security, partnering in the Pacific, and improving the trans-Tasman business environment.

Luxon also acknowledged Lawrence Wong’s recent victory in Singapore, calling the country a “key partner for New Zealand in Southeast Asia.”

“I am eager to continue to strengthen our bilateral relations and collaborate on regional and global challenges,” he said.

“Both Australia and Singapore are indispensable partners for New Zealand. I am committed to enhancing our cooperation with both countries as we navigate the complexities of the current global landscape.”