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Auckland, July 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India and New Zealand will move ahead with clear goals and concrete outcomes after his talks with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Auckland, highlighting expanded cooperation across trade, technology, investment, agriculture, defence, healthcare, education and culture.In a post on X, PM Modi said his meeting with PM Luxon was “extensive and fruitful” and underlined the importance of recent high-level engage…

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…

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 and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon on Saturday held wide-ranging bilateral talks in Auckland, agreeing to elevate India-New Zealand relations to a Strategic Partnership while reviewing cooperation across key sectors, including trade, defence, education, sports and culture. The two leaders also witnessed the exchange of several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at deepening bilateral engagement.Sharing details of the mee…

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…

Berlin, July 9 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Germany, Ajit Gupte, met Philipp Birkenmaier, Chief of Staff to Chancellor Friedrich Merz, at the Federal Chancellery to hold discussions on the ongoing momentum in the strategic partnership.”Ambassador Ajit Gupte met Dr. Philipp Birkenmaier, Chief of Staff to Chancellor Friedrich Merz, at the Federal Chancellery on 8 July 2026. They reviewed the excellent momentum in India and Germany Strategic Partnership and exchanged views on further advancing bi…

Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Describing India and Australia as “vibrant democracies and important ocean powers”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the Indo-Pacific is not just a meeting point of two oceans but showcases the shared aspirations of like-minded democracies like India and Australia. While addressing a joint press meet with his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, following the third Australia-India Leaders’ Summit in Melbourne on Thursday, PM Modi said that the new …

Doha, July 5 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani here on Sunday to discuss various facets of bilateral cooperation and explore new opportunities to deepen the Strategic Partnership between the two nations. “A pleasure to meet Qatar PM and FM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Doha today. Thanked him for ensuring the safety and well-being of the Indian community. Reviewed various facets of our bilateral c…

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly welcomed the Japanese Prime Minister upon her arrival.Later in the day, Prime Minister Modi will hold the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit-level talks with his Japanese counterpart, Takaichi, during which both sides will review and strengthen the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation and exchange views on regional…

Bangkok, June 30 (IANS) India and Thailand on Tuesday discussed ways to deepen their strategic partnership by expanding bilateral trade and investment during a meeting between India’s Ambassador to Thailand, Puneet Agrawal, and Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow. In a post on X, Indian Embassy in Thailand stated, “Ambassador Puneet Agrawal paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, today.””Discuss…