Auckland, July 11 (IANS) India and New Zealand on Saturday announced the creation of a Strategic Partnership and unveiled a comprehensive ‘India-New Zealand Strategic Partnership: Roadmap to 2030’ to guide cooperation across key areas including political engagement, defence and security, trade, education, science and technology, culture and regional cooperation.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met in Auckland on Saturday and endorsed the road map as a…
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Auckland, July 11 (IANS) New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Saturday announced that India and New Zealand agreed to elevate the ties to a strategic partnership aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation and providing a broader framework for expanding engagement in the years ahead.He described Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit as a significant milestone in ties between the two countries, noting that it marked the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in 40 years.Add…
Auckland, July 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held bilateral talks with his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon in Auckland, with the two leaders agreeing to elevate India-New Zealand ties to a Strategic Partnership. Describing the two countries as “natural partners” that are “made for each other”, PM Modi said the historic visit would give new momentum to bilateral ties.The meeting marked a significant milestone as PM Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to visi…
Auckland, July 10 (IANS) As the US-Iran tensions threaten the global supply chain once again, New Zealand’s Minister for Trade and Investment, Todd McClay, said on Friday that New Delhi and Wellington are going to build new connectivity links, along with shipping routes being firmed up between the two nations.In an interaction with IANS, McClay said, as we see a flare-up in the Middle East again, “we would like peace to be there and issues to be worked out around the negotiating table”.He furthe…
Auckland, July 10 (IANS) As the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) expands its global footprint, New Zealand is ready to experience the digital payment freedom that comes with India’s unique and indigenously developed QR-based system, its Trade and Investment Minister, Todd McClay, said on Friday.Speaking to IANS, the minister stressed that New Zealand is a very open economy and one needs to fit with the rules the country has in place and “I don’t think that will be such a challenge”.”UPI can …
Auckland, July 10 (IANS) New Zealand MP Parmjeet Parmar on Friday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Auckland “hugely significant” and said that this visit will enhance ties between the two nations. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Parmar called PM Modi a “great leader” and said that New Zealand is looking forward to welcoming him. She hailed the recently signed India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a “significant achievement”Praising India’s growth, the MP sai…
Auckland, July 10 (IANS) Members of the Indian diaspora in New Zealand expressed excitement as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in the country on Friday, after concluding his successful engagements in Australia and Indonesia.Speaking to IANS, members of the Indian community described the visit as a significant milestone, noting that it marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in 40 years.”I’m very excited to perform for PM Modi. He’s coming after 40 years, bu…
Auckland, July 10 (IANS) New Zealand’s Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay on Friday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, describing it as “calm and responsible”. He referred to PM Modi’s visit to New Zealand as “very significant” and highlighted the enthusiasm of the people to greet the Indian Prime Minister. In an interview with IANS, McClay stated that people of New Zealand, especially the Indian community, are excited to welcome PM Modi in Auckland.On PM Modi’s visit to N…
Auckland, July 10 (IANS) India’s economic development and inclusive growth under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been quite transformational and extremely impressive, New Zealand Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay said on Friday.In an exclusive interview with IANS, McClay said he has witnessed India’s progress over the years and described the country’s economic journey as remarkable.”It’s been quite impressive. I’ve been coming to India for many years. In fact, I was looking at trade neg…
Auckland/New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement is one of the highest-quality trade deals negotiated by either country and will significantly boost bilateral trade and cooperation across sectors ranging from technology to science and culture, New Zealand Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay said on Friday.In an exclusive interview with IANS, McClay said the agreement will enable companies in India and New Zealand to build long-term, sustainable relationships wh…