1.   Ahead of the summit, the host announced it had sealed an Antarctic cooperation pact with China which would allow greater opportunities to develop joint scientific projects.

2.   China and New Zealand will develop joint scientific projects looking at the human impact on Antarctica after the two countries signed an agreement on Antarctic cooperation Friday.

3.   The two leaders also signed a letter of intent on Antarctic cooperation, which will see the countries cooperate in scientific research.

4.   McKinnon said the key event would be the signing of an agreement between New Zealand and France on Antarctic cooperation.

5.   Other issues include Antarctic cooperation.

6.   Perben referred to the prospect of an improvement in bilateral ties as he joined with New Zealand Foreign Minister Don McKinnon to sign a joint Antarctic cooperation deal.