New Zealand PM Expresses Confidence in India Ties Amid Global Shifts

Christopher Luxon, the New Zealand Prime Minister, expressed confidence in the strength of ties between his country and India, highlighting economic, defense, security, and people-to-people connections as key pillars. He emphasized that New Zealand sees an "inflection point" in global geopolitics, where a rules-based system is being challenged by a power-based one. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Auckland marks the first time an Indian Prime Minister has visited New Zealand in four decades and Luxon believes this relationship can be strengthened further. He also highlighted opportunities for immigration from India, particularly given current anti-immigrant sentiments in other Western countries.