18 Jun 2020

Cook Islands PM to stand down

From , 5:03 am on 18 June 2020

The Cook Islands prime minister Henry Puna has announced that he plans to step down in September, declaring that he's putting his name forward to become the next Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum.

Former Cook Islands Prime Minister, Henry Puna, was elected Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum in 2021.

Former Cook Islands Prime Minister, Henry Puna, was elected Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum in 2021. Photo: RNZ / Johnny Blades