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The meeting between Deputy Secretary Landau and Secretary Corry took place in Washington, D.C. on February 2, 2026 for the Strategic Dialogue.
Official joint statements from the U.S. Department of State and New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade state that U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with New Zealand Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade Bede Corry in Washington, D.C. on February 2, 2026 as part of the New Zealand–United States Strategic Dialogue. Both government releases summarize the meeting and the topics discussed (Indo‑Pacific security, defense cooperation, critical minerals, Antarctica, space, and economic ties). Verdict: True — the meeting and date are confirmed by official U.S. and New Zealand government statements.