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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 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 11:29 AM

India, New Zealand sign 10 agreements, unveil Strategic Partnership Roadmap to 2030

India and New Zealand on Saturday unveiled an ambitious package of agreements and initiatives aimed at deepening cooperation across defence, trade, maritime security, disaster management, agriculture, tourism, sports, culture and scientific research, as the two countries elevated their ties to a Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit. The two sides signed 10 agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) while announcing several new initiatives designed...

July 11, 2026 10:40 AM

India, New Zealand strengthen strategic trust with new defence and maritime agreements

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the growing defence and security partnership between India and New Zealand reflects the "deep strategic trust" between the two countries, as both sides agreed to strengthen maritime cooperation, institutionalise defence engagement and enhance collaboration on counter-terrorism and transnational crime. Addressing a gala lunch hosted in his honour by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Auckland, Modi said the defence partnership had en...

July 11, 2026 9:20 AM

PM Modi receives traditional Māori ceremonial welcome during New Zealand visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a traditional Māori powhiri ceremonial welcome at Government House in Auckland on Saturday, reflecting New Zealand’s rich indigenous heritage and cultural traditions. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a post on X that the Prime Minister received a warm ceremonial welcome and was honoured with the traditional Māori powhiri, a customary ceremony that symbolises New Zealand’s indigenous cultural values. The ceremonial welcome wa...

July 11, 2026 8:33 AM

India, New Zealand upgrade bilateral ties, endorse Strategic Partnership Roadmap to 2030

India and New Zealand on Saturday elevated their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership and adopted the India-New Zealand Strategic Partnership: Roadmap to 2030, outlining an ambitious framework to strengthen cooperation in trade, agriculture, security, innovation and people-to-people ties over the next four years. According to the India-New Zealand Joint Statement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon agreed to elevate bilateral ties to ...