Strengthen bonds with the US

Encourage commitment to international human rights as contained in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international conventions
Support citizens within all countries to move to become free of poverty and attain greater control of their own destinies towards peaceful and sustainable futures
Finalise an urgent timetable to reach the United Nations target of 0.7% of GNI (Gross National Income) being devoted to overseas aid by 2015
In all dealings with countries in which human rights violations occur keep the interests of disadvantaged and disempowered communities in the forefront
Trade agreements must respect democracy and sovereignty, and promote good international governance

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National will seek an early opportunity to move the US bilateral relationship forward on areas of common interest
Our development assistance should be more focused on our immediate neighbourhood and its needs
The nuclear-free legalisation has become an iconic part of New Zealand’s national identity and will remain in place
There will always be some global political issues requiring a New Zealand policy position, but we should have a stronger focus on the Asia Pacific region

Continue to be a strong supporter of the United Nations
Provide the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade with adequate resources to promote NZ's trade interests internationally
Focus on facilitating NZ's trading performance: seeking improved trade access, developing emerging markets, and promoting industries where there is a clear competitive advantage
Promote diplomacy as the first option to resolve international conflict with the use of military force only to be used as a final resort when all other means have been exhausted
Ensure that no political appointments will be made to overseas governmental positions

Promote international peace and human security in international affairs – the freedom from want and fear, oppression, hunger, disease and war
Retain New Zealand's nuclear-free status and international leadership on disarmament issues, actively striving to achieve a world free from nuclear weapons
Establish overseas aid at 0.5% of GNI immediately and reach the accepted international millennium goal of 0.7% by 2015
Establish a disaster relief squad, capable of deployment at short notice to assist in the aftermath of national disasters