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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 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 ...

January 21, 2026 4:33 PM

New Zealand PM Luxon calls November 7 poll, promises economic prosperity

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon called a general election for November 7 and kicked off his re-election campaign on Wednesday asking voters to choose continuity and promising economic prosperity. The conservative government, a coalition between the major centre-right National party and minority parties New Zealand First and ACT, has been in power since the 2023 election. "Kiwis will have to weigh up who is best placed to provide stable and strong government in a very volatile and ...

December 22, 2025 3:29 PM

‘Forward-looking agreement, will allow students multi-year work visas’: Piyush Goyal on India-New Zealand FTA

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Zealand is comprehensive and forward-looking, and will elevate bilateral relations to a higher strategic level. “This free trade agreement with New Zealand reflects the vision of our leaders, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, to take the relationship to a much more comprehensive and strategic level. It goes beyond trade to include education, research a...

December 22, 2025 5:02 PM

India-New Zealand FTA puts partnership on accelerated growth trajectory: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday described the newly concluded India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a landmark development that will significantly boost trade, investment and economic cooperation between the two countries. In a post on X, Jaishankar said the agreement marks a new phase in bilateral ties. “A landmark in India-New Zealand relations. The India-NZ FTA, concluded in record time under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Chr...

December 22, 2025 1:18 PM

India, New Zealand seal Free Trade Agreement; FTA to serve as catalyst for trade, investment

India and New Zealand on Monday announced the conclusion of a comprehensive and forward-looking Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a major economic and strategic milestone in India’s engagement with the Indo-Pacific region. The agreement is among India’s fastest-concluded FTAs with a developed country and is aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. The negotiations were formally launched on March 16, 2025, during a meeting between Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush ...

December 22, 2025 1:19 PM

PM Modi, Christopher Luxon announce conclusion of India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephone conversation with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, during which the two leaders jointly announced the conclusion of a landmark India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA). According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the agreement has been finalised in a record nine months since negotiations were initiated during PM Luxon’s visit to India in March 2025. The leaders said the swift conclusion of the FTA reflects the shared...