Mark Stephen Brown (born 28 February 1963) is a Cook Islands politician and Prime Minister of the Cook Islands. He had previously served as Deputy Prime Minister under Henry Puna. He is a member of the Cook Islands Party.

Feb 5, 2025 · Prime Minister, the Honourable Mark Brown, will undertake a State Visit to China from 10 – 14 February, reinforcing the Cook Islands’ commitment to diversified international partnerships that support national development. At the invitation of the Government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Prime Minister Brown …

7 hours ago · Cook Islands PM Mark Brown greets Chinese Ambassador to the Pacific Qian Bo at the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Rarotonga in 2024. Photo: RNZ Pacific/ Lydia Lewis. The Cook Islands has signed a "comprehensive strategic partnership" agreement with China without disclosing the contents with New Zealand prior to ratification. While the ...

1 day ago · China has confirmed details of its meeting with Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown for the first time, saying Beijing “stands ready to have an in-depth exchange” with the island nation. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told reporters during his regular press conference that Brown’s itinerary, from February 10-16, would ...

2 days ago · Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says he is aware of the strong interest in the outcomes of his visit to China. The New Zealand government said that the Cook Islands failed to properly consult it on proposed agreements that Brown will be signing in Beijing this week.. Brown's visit to China has ignited debate, both locally and regionally, about the relationship between the Cook Islands ...

20 hours ago · Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown signed the agreement on Friday during a visit to China, the first by the country’s leader in a decade, as the small Pacific nation seeks to diversify its ...

2 days ago · A no confidence motion has been filed against Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown as he prepares to sign an historic agreement with China. Opposition MPs say the PM’s actions have threaten ...

2 days ago · Reuters. Cook Islands' Prime Minister Mark Brown visits National Deep Sea Centre in Qingdao, China in this picture released on February 12, 2025.

Dec 19, 2024 · The Cook Islands has achieved a historic milestone, hosting the Executive Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), His Excellency Dr. Zhaoxu Ma, marking the highest-level visit from PRC Government.

Jan 1, 2025 · Prime Minister Mark Brown delivered a heartfelt and inspiring address to mark the beginning of a historic year for the Cook Islands. Speaking at the vibrant Ipukarea Concert, he set the tone for 2025, a year of celebration and reflection on …