新西兰在萨摩亚与波利尼西亚国家讨论能源危机应对，同时推动保障Moana Pasifika继续参赛，把能源合作与文化体育外交结合起来。
新西兰外交部长 Winston Peters 在萨摩亚访问期间，与多个波利尼西亚国家领导人举行会谈，重点讨论太平洋地区能源压力、生活成本危机，以及区域体育合作（Moana Pasifika）问题。
🌺 在萨摩亚的区域外交会谈
访问地点：
Apia（萨摩亚首都）
时间背景：
- 萨摩亚独立日庆典期间
🌏 参与国家与领导人
会见的领导人包括：
- 萨摩亚总理
- 汤加总理
- 托克劳行政领导
并按传统拜会：
- 萨摩亚反对党领袖
⚡ 核心议题一：太平洋能源与生活成本危机
外长指出：
👉 中东冲突正在影响全球能源市场
👉 太平洋岛国受到“连锁冲击”
具体表现：
- 燃料价格上涨
- 供应不稳定
- 生活成本压力增加
🤝 新西兰的应对合作
新西兰表示将与以下机构协调：
- 澳大利亚
- 美国
- 世界银行（World Bank）
- 亚洲开发银行（Asian Development Bank）
目标：
👉 帮助太平洋岛国稳定能源供应与经济压力
⚽ 核心议题二：Moana Pasifika未来
重点讨论：
Moana Pasifika
这是代表波利尼西亚文化的职业橄榄球队。
⚠️ 面临的问题
外长表示：
- 球队可能面临财务困难
- 存在无法继续参加超级橄榄球联赛的风险
🎯 各方立场
新西兰 + 萨摩亚 + 汤加一致认为：
- Moana Pasifika具有文化意义
- 不仅是体育队，更是身份象征
🧭 新西兰的行动
政府已要求：
- 新西兰橄榄球联盟（NZ Rugby）
- 相关利益方
紧急评估：
👉 寻找可持续商业模式
👉 确保球队长期参赛能力
🌊 区域外交重点意义
1️⃣ 太平洋地区“能源敏感性”上升
由于：
- 地理依赖进口燃料
- 对全球油价波动高度敏感
太平洋岛国容易受到国际冲突影响。
2️⃣ 新西兰的区域角色强化
新西兰持续扮演：
- 太平洋地区核心伙伴
- 能源与发展协调者
- 政策与资金桥梁
3️⃣ 体育成为“文化外交工具”
Moana Pasifika不仅是体育队：
👉 更是波利尼西亚身份与团结象征
涉及：
- 文化认同
- 青年参与
- 区域凝聚力
Foreign Minister Winston Peters held talks with a range of Polynesian leaders in Samoa over the long weekend.
“It’s been an honour to attend Samoa’s Independence Day commemorations today, and hold talks while in Apia with the leaders of Samoa, Tonga and Tokelau,” Mr Peters says.
“While today has been one of celebration for Samoa, it’s also clear the conflict in the Middle East, and consequent fuel supply and cost issues, are having a big impact on our region.
“We discussed New Zealand’s support for the Pacific Islands region as it deals with the fuel crisis, and our coordination with partners such as Australia, the United States, the World Bank and the ADB on this matter,” Mr Peters said.
“We’ve reiterated that New Zealand stands with our Polynesian partners at this challenging time.”
While in Apia, Mr Peters held bilateral meetings in Apia with Samoan Prime Minister La’aulialemalietoa, Tongan Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua and Ulu of Tokelau Faipule Alapati Tavite. As is traditional when visiting Samoa, Mr Peters also called on the Leader of the Opposition Tuilaʻepa Saʻilele Malielegaoi.
As well as cost of living, the future of Moana Pasifika was a topic of discussion during Mr Peters’ visit to Samoa.
“Rugby is a huge part of New Zealand and Polynesian culture – and Moana Pasifika’s future is important to the governments and people of Samoa and Tonga, as well as to New Zealand’s Pacific communities and rugby fans,” Mr Peters says.
“It would be a seriously regrettable if Moana Pasifika were unable to take part in future Super Rugby seasons and we want to make sure every option is explored to try to find a sound business proposition and sustainable economic footing for the team.
“We indicated to Prime Ministers La’aulialemalietoa and Lord Fakafanua that New Zealand shares Samoa and Tonga’s aspiration that Moana Pasifika can continue to play in future seasons.
“Accordingly, we have instructed our officials to engage with NZ Rugby and other stakeholders with urgency to explore all possible options for a financially sustainable future for Moana Pasifika.”
Mr Peters returns to New Zealand later today.
