
Cook Islands ‘not qualified’ for UN membership, says prime minister
By Talaia Mika of the Cook Islands News The Cook Islands will not pursue membership in the United Nations and the Commonwealth due to its inability to meet the criteria for UN membership and existing relationship with New Zealand, which fulfils Commonwealth membership requirements. Prime Minister Mark Brown has clarified that the Cook Islands is ... <a title="Cook Islands ‘not qualified’ for UN membership, says prime minister" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/01/03/cook-islands-not-qualified-for-un-membership-says-prime-minister/" aria-label="Read more about Cook Islands ‘not qualified’ for UN membership, says prime minister">Read more</a>
