New Zealand's prime minister Jacinda Ardern is travelling to London, the World Economic Forum in Davos and Brussels next week to talk free trade agreements and promote her compassionate approach to politics.
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She will meet with her British counterpart Theresa May who survived a no-confidence vote amid her country's messy divorce from Europe.
"My visit to the UK is an opportunity to underline New Zealand's position as a natural and long-standing partner for the country as it redefines its global role post-Brexit," Ardern said in a statement.
In Brussels the 39-year-old will meet with European Council President Donald Tusk, European Commission President Jean Claude Juncker and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
But Ardern's main focus will be a free trade deal with Europe. Negotiations for the free trade agreement were officially launched last June and the first round of talks took place a month later in Brussels.
"I will be using my engagements to enhance New Zealand's profile as a like-minded partner to the EU across a wide range of issues, including climate change, social policy, trade and our commitment to the rules-based system," Ardern said.
On her agenda are also a range of panel discussions at Davos including one focused on wellbeing and options beyond GDP.
"Our wellbeing approach is generating significant international interest, particularly at a time when the international rules based order is under strain and leaders are grappling with constituencies dissatisfied with the status quo," she said.
"I hope other leaders will come to see more compassionate domestic policy settings as a compelling alternative to the false promise of protectionism and isolation," she added.
Australian Associated Press