July 10, 2026 5:45 AM
Indian High Commissioner calls PM Modi’s New Zealand visit “historic”, first by an Indian PM in 40 years
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to New Zealand is a "historic" milestone as it will be the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Pacific nation in four decades, Indian High Commissioner to New Zealand Muanpuii Saiawi said on Thursday, expressing hope that the visit will provide fresh momentum to bilateral ties. Speaking ahead of Modi’s arrival on July 10, Saiawi said extensive preparations had been undertaken in coordination with the New Zealand government to ensure t...