Christopher Luxon

March 18, 2025 6:24 PM

Piyush Goyal supports New Zealand PM’s proposal for FTA signing in 60 days

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has endorsed New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's ambitious proposal to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two nations within 60 days. Speaking at the 'India-New Zealand Economic Forum' organized by FICCI on Tuesday, Goyal expressed confidence in expediting the process, stating that he aims to achieve the agreement "equally fast, maybe even faster." "So we are two aspirational friends working together in a spirit of cooperation, respecting...

March 17, 2025 9:06 PM

New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon highlights strong Kiwi-Indian ties at Raisina Dialogue

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, while speaking at the Raisina Dialogue 2025 in New Delhi on Monday, emphasized the deep-rooted ties between Indians and New Zealanders, tracing back more than two centuries. "It is more than 200 years since Indians and New Zealanders began living side by side... Just as they were 200 years ago, 'Kiwi-Indians' today are fully integrated into our multicultural society," Luxon stated, underlining the long-standing connection between the two nations. H...

March 17, 2025 2:35 PM

PM Modi and New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon hold bilateral talks to strengthen ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon held a bilateral meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday. The discussions aimed at enhancing the bilateral relationship between India and New Zealand, with a focus on economic cooperation, trade expansion, and regional security. "PM Narendra Modi warmly welcomed PM Christopher Luxon of New Zealand at Hyderabad House today. Extensive discussions on bilateral relationship lie ahead," said official spokesperson...

March 17, 2025 9:34 AM

Proud of what Indian community does for our country: New Zealand PM

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon praised the Indian community in his country on Monday for its significant role in shaping the island nation's progress. His remarks came during his five-day official visit to India, marking the first visit by a New Zealand Prime Minister in nine years since former PM John Key. Luxon arrived in Delhi on Sunday and was warmly received by Union Minister of State S.P. Singh Baghel. Members of the Indian diaspora in New Zealand also accompanied him durin...

March 10, 2025 10:15 AM

New Zealand PM to visit India from March 16-20

Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon, will pay an official visit to India from March 16-20 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs. "This will be the first visit to India by Prime Minister Rt Hon Luxon in his current capacity. He will visit New Delhi and Mumbai before returning to Wellington on March 20, 2025," the statement said. The statement further mentioned that during his visit, Luxon will hold talks with...