Mandate Renewal for New Zealand's contribution to MFO

Additional info

The pack comprises the following documents:

• the redacted Cabinet minute of decision: Mandate Renewal for New Zealand’s Contribution to the Multinational Force and Observers [FPS-26-MIN-0007]

• the redacted Cabinet paper: Mandate Renewal for New Zealand’s Contribution to the Multinational Force and Observers [FPS-26-SUB-0007]

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