Christopher Luxon

July 11, 2026 7:06 PM

‘Deepened bonds, strengthened partnerships’: PM Modi concludes three-nation tour, departs from New Zealand to India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday concluded his three-nation tour of Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, departing for India after holding extensive talks with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon that elevated bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership and produced a wide-ranging set of agreements across key sectors. Prime Minister Luxon personally saw off PM Modi at the airport in a special gesture following the conclusion of the visit. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "My grati...

July 11, 2026 4:07 PM

PM Modi meets New Zealand opposition leader Chris Hipkins, discusses strategic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met New Zealand's Leader of the Opposition, Chris Hipkins, during his official visit to the country. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Earlier today, met New Zealand's Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Chris Hipkins. The discussion covered key aspects of our strategic partnership, including trade, technology and people-to-people ties. Strong bipartisan support for our relationship remains one of its defining strengths." The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) s...

July 11, 2026 4:05 PM

PM Modi hails Indian diaspora as pillar of India-New Zealand ties at ‘Kia Ora Modi’ event in Auckland

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed a packed gathering of more than 10,000 members of the Indian diaspora at the "Kia Ora Modi" community event in Auckland, describing the overseas Indian community as one of the strongest pillars of the India-New Zealand relationship. In a special gesture, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined the event, underscoring the warmth and growing partnership between the two countries. Addressing the enthusiastic gathering, PM Modi thanked...

July 11, 2026 3:52 PM

India, New Zealand deepen strategic partnership with focus on trade, security, education and traditional medicine: MEA

India and New Zealand have outlined an ambitious roadmap to strengthen their newly elevated Strategic Partnership, with trade, investment, security, education, traditional medicine, maritime cooperation and sports emerging as key pillars of future collaboration, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Saturday. Addressing a special media briefing during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic visit to New Zealand, MEA Secretary (East) Rudrendra Tandon said the visit had imparted fresh mo...

July 11, 2026 1:33 PM

PM Modi highlights sports as bridge between India and New Zealand, unveils roadmap for deeper cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday described sports as a powerful bridge between India and New Zealand, saying the two countries are strengthening their partnership through greater sporting collaboration as they celebrate a century of sporting ties. The Prime Minister made the remarks after attending a special sporting showcase with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon following a gala luncheon themed "India-New Zealand: A Winning Partnership" in Auckland. In a post on X, PM Modi...

July 11, 2026 1:14 PM

India, New Zealand enter new era of ties with Strategic Partnership; FTA to double trade by 2030: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India and New Zealand have entered a new chapter in their bilateral relationship with the elevation of ties to a Strategic Partnership, expressing confidence that the recently concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) would create new opportunities for businesses, farmers and youth while helping double bilateral trade by 2030. Speaking at a special gala luncheon hosted by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon under the theme "India-New Zealand: A ...

July 11, 2026 5:27 AM

PM Modi Receives Guard of Honour in New Zealand, Holds Bilateral Talks with Christopher Luxon

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at Government House in Auckland on Saturday (local time), marking the beginning of his official engagements during his landmark visit to New Zealand. Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, during which the two leaders will review the full spectrum of India-New Zealand relations. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the discussions will c...

July 10, 2026 8:19 PM

Auckland’s Sky Tower lights up in Indian tricolour to mark PM Modi’s historic New Zealand visit

Auckland's iconic Sky Tower was illuminated in the colours of the Indian tricolour on Friday as a special gesture to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic visit to New Zealand, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in four decades. PM Modi arrived in Auckland on Friday evening (local time) for the third and final leg of his three-nation tour. In a rare gesture, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon personally received him at the airport. Sharing a photograph of the illuminated la...

July 10, 2026 7:53 PM

PM Modi thanks South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung for wishes on India-New Zealand friendship

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday thanked South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung for his warm wishes for the friendship and progress of India and New Zealand following his arrival in Auckland on the final leg of his three-nation tour. In a post on X, PM Modi expressed appreciation for the South Korean leader's message. "Thank you President Lee Jae-Myung for your kind wishes. Such thoughtful messages from friends are always cherished," the Prime Minister said. PM Modi's response came after ...

July 10, 2026 7:21 PM

PM Modi lauds Indian diaspora in New Zealand for preserving cultural heritage across generations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday praised the Indian diaspora in New Zealand for preserving India's rich cultural heritage across generations and continents. PM Modi, who arrived in Auckland on the final leg of his three-nation tour, received a warm welcome from New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and members of the Indian community. Welcoming the Indian Prime Minister, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said in a post on X, "Welcome to New Zealand, Prime Minister Naren...