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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 ...

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...

July 10, 2026 4:30 PM

PM Modi arrives in New Zealand on first visit by an Indian PM in 40 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Auckland on Friday, where he was received by his New Zealand counterpart, Christopher Luxon. The two leaders greeted each other with a warm embrace. Prime Minister Modi is visiting New Zealand at the invitation of PM Luxon. The visit marks the first official visit by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in four decades. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Reached Auckland a short while ago. Thankful to Prime Minister Luxon for the welcome at the ai...

July 10, 2026 2:42 PM

Trade, investment ties in focus as PM Modi visits New Zealand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit to New Zealand is expected to give fresh momentum to bilateral ties, particularly in trade, investment and economic cooperation. India and New Zealand have significantly expanded their economic partnership over the past decade, with merchandise trade growing by 52 per cent, the conclusion of a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and stronger cooperation across trade, investment, connectivity and business. According to official data, bilater...