Posted on Dec 1, 2022
Jacinda Ardern and Sanna Marin shut down a reporter's sexist question about their ages
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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern fired back at a reporter's suggestion she met with Finland Prime Minister Sanna Marin "just because" of their similarities, such as age and gender.
The comments came at a joint press conference on Wednesday, which was held to highlight Marin's diplomatic visit to Auckland. The two leaders are expected to discuss trade relations and Ukraine support.
"A lot of people will be wondering, are you two meeting just because you're similar in age and, you know, got a lot of common stuff there," a reporter from a New Zealand outlet asked Ardern.
"Or can Kiwi's actually expect to see more deals down the line between the two countries—"
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern fired back at a reporter's suggestion she met with Finland Prime Minister Sanna Marin "just because" of their similarities, such as age and gender.
The comments came at a joint press conference on Wednesday, which was held to highlight Marin's diplomatic visit to Auckland. The two leaders are expected to discuss trade relations and Ukraine support.
"A lot of people will be wondering, are you two meeting just because you're similar in age and, you know, got a lot of common stuff there," a reporter from a New Zealand outlet asked Ardern.
"Or can Kiwi's actually expect to see more deals down the line between the two countries—"
Jacinda Ardern and Sanna Marin shut down a reporter's sexist question about their ages
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel DUH... Duffus reporter.
...""A lot of people will be wondering, are you two meeting just because you're similar in age and, you know, got a lot of common stuff there," a reporter from a New Zealand outlet asked Ardern.
"Or can Kiwi's actually expect to see more deals down the line between the two countries—"
"My first question is I wonder whether or not anyone ever asked [former U.S. President] Barack Obama and [former New Zealand Prime Minister] John Key and if they met because they were of similar age," Ardern interjected with a smile, referencing the five-day age difference between the two leaders.
"We of course have a higher proportion of men in politics. It's reality. But because two women meet, it's not simply because of their gender."
She went on to describe her country's dependence on $199 million in Finnish imports and the economic potential behind increasing European exports."...
...""A lot of people will be wondering, are you two meeting just because you're similar in age and, you know, got a lot of common stuff there," a reporter from a New Zealand outlet asked Ardern.
"Or can Kiwi's actually expect to see more deals down the line between the two countries—"
"My first question is I wonder whether or not anyone ever asked [former U.S. President] Barack Obama and [former New Zealand Prime Minister] John Key and if they met because they were of similar age," Ardern interjected with a smile, referencing the five-day age difference between the two leaders.
"We of course have a higher proportion of men in politics. It's reality. But because two women meet, it's not simply because of their gender."
She went on to describe her country's dependence on $199 million in Finnish imports and the economic potential behind increasing European exports."...
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