New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern responded to a sexist question from a reporter who suggested she and Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin only met because they were “similar in age and other things in common”. This is Sanna Marin’s first official trip and also the first by a Finnish prime minister to New Zealand.
Jacinda and Sanna were attending a press conference in Auckland when asked by a radio reporter the reason for the meeting. new business ZB. In a video circulating on social networks, it is possible to hear the question: “A lot of people will wonder if you see each other because you’re similar in age and have a lot in common.”
Jacinda says they met because they were prime minister. “The reason the two women met isn’t just because of their gender.”
I wonder if anyone has asked Barack Obama and John Key if they met because they’re the same age?
New Zealand Prime Minister, jacinda burn
Former US President Barack Obama and former New Zealand Prime Minister John Key were born just days apart in 1961.
Sanna Marin said, “We are meeting because we are Prime Minister. We have a delegation with us, we have a lot in common, but together we can do much more.”
After a bilateral meeting this morning, the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to boosting the warm relationship and trade opportunities, tackling climate change and deepening ties between New Zealand and Finland.
this is not the first jacinda facing sexist questions from the media. Hair coloring and maternity leave had been asked before.
The episode takes place four months after Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin decided to apologize after a video of her dancing at a party was released. Europe’s youngest prime minister even took a drug test to fend off rumors of his drug use.
In Finland, some accuse him of acting inappropriately for his position, and others defend his right to enjoy a private event with his friends.
source: Noticias
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