Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed optimism about the future collaboration between India and New Zealand following his discussions with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Auckland. The leaders emphasized enhanced cooperation in trade, technology, investment, agriculture, defense, healthcare, education, and culture. PM Modi described the talks as productive and highlighted the significance of recent high-level interactions in bolstering bilateral relations.
The discussions between the two Prime Ministers encompassed key areas aimed at fostering economic and strategic ties between the nations. They focused on enhancing trade, technology, and investment linkages, as well as establishing a robust framework for cooperation in agriculture, dairy, and food processing. Additionally, the leaders underscored the importance of healthcare, traditional medicine, defense, and security cooperation to deepen the strategic trust between India and New Zealand.
PM Modi emphasized the pivotal role of people-to-people connections in strengthening the bond between the two countries. He and PM Luxon agreed on the importance of enhancing collaboration in education, sports, culture, heritage, and creative industries to further solidify the relationship between India and New Zealand.
The bilateral meeting between PM Modi and Luxon during the Indian Prime Minister’s official visit to New Zealand, the first in four decades, focused on ways to enhance cooperation in various mutual interest areas. Both leaders discussed expanding trade, defense, security, education, sports, culture, and technology cooperation. They also oversaw the signing of multiple agreements and cooperation arrangements covering defense, disaster management, tourism, sports, and animal husbandry sectors.
