Modi begins historic visit to New Zealand, first by Indian PM in four decades
On July 10, Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his historic visit to New Zealand, the first by an Indian PM in four decades. To mark this occasion, Auckland's Sky Tower was illuminated in India's national colors. This follows April’s Free Trade Agreement aimed at boosting bilateral trade and relations. In a tweet, Modi thanked Prime Minister Christopher Luxon for his welcome and expressed optimism about upcoming talks to discuss the comprehensive range of India-NZ friendship.
11 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
Prime Minister Modi and Luxon agreed to elevate India-New Zealand relations to a strategic partnership, outlining a roadmap for future collaboration.
— The Hindu
Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Luxon established a strategic partnership and signed agreements to double annual trade between India and New Zealand by 2030.
12 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh emphasized the role of former New Zealand Prime Minister David Lange in bolstering India-New Zealand relations.
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