PM Modi meets New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon in New Delhi to discuss enhancing bilateral ties, with a focus on economic cooperation, trade expansion, and strategic collaboration. During his five-day visit, Luxon, who will be the chief guest at the Raisina Dialogue, is also scheduled to meet President Droupadi Murmu, underscoring the growing India-New Zealand relationship.
On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at the iconic Hyderabad House in New Delhi, marking the beginning of Luxon’s five-day official visit. During the visit, Luxon will engage in high-level talks to enhance India-New Zealand relations, focusing on trade expansion, economic cooperation, and strategic collaboration across sectors. As the chief guest at the 10th Raisina Dialogue, Luxon will deliver the keynote address, highlighting the importance of deepening ties between the two nations. Additionally, Luxon is scheduled to meet President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, further strengthening the diplomatic relationship between India and New Zealand.
PM Modi Meets New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon: Strengthening India-Kiwi Ties on Migration, Education, and Bilateral Cooperation
During his official visit to India, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon highlighted the vital role the Indian community plays in New Zealand’s growth. With India being the largest source of skilled migrants and the second-largest source of international students, the connection between the two nations is both deep and growing.
Luxon emphasized the significant contributions made by the Indian-Kiwi community, calling their impact on New Zealand’s economy and culture immense. To further strengthen these ties, Luxon brought the largest-ever delegation of community and business leaders on a foreign trip, signaling the importance of advancing India-New Zealand relations. The delegation is set to engage in events across Delhi and Mumbai, promoting greater collaboration and partnerships in key sectors like trade, education, and economic development.
PM Modi Welcomes New Zealand’s PM Christopher Luxon to Delhi: Key Talks on Defence, Trade, and Strengthening Bilateral Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed immense joy in welcoming New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Delhi, hailing him as a youthful and dynamic leader. Luxon is set to be the Chief Guest at the 2025 Raisina Dialogue, underscoring the importance of the growing relationship between India and New Zealand. During their wide-ranging discussions, both leaders agreed to deepen defence and security cooperation, aiming to strengthen the strategic ties between their nations.
They also discussed expanding trade relations, particularly in key sectors such as dairy, food processing, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, education, and horticulture. With a shared commitment to fostering a brighter future, the talks highlighted the shared vision of both countries to collaborate for mutual growth in the Indo-Pacific region.
India-New Zealand Bilateral Trade Drops to $873.4 Million in 2023-24: Key Insights into Economic Trends
In the 2023-24 financial year, bilateral trade between India and New Zealand stood at $873.4 million, marking a decrease from $1.02 billion in the previous year (2022-23). Despite this dip, both nations remain committed to enhancing their trade relations, with a shared focus on key sectors such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, and education. The reduction in trade figures may stem from various global economic factors, but it also presents an opportunity for both countries to explore new avenues for economic collaboration and trade expansion.
This meeting between PM Modi and New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon signals a new chapter in Indo-Kiwi relations, emphasizing mutual growth and shared prosperity. As both countries look to expand their cooperation in key sectors, the collaboration between India and New Zealand will continue to strengthen. With a focus on sustainable development, trade diversification, and people-to-people ties, the future looks promising for this dynamic partnership. The discussions between the two leaders will undoubtedly lay the foundation for deeper diplomatic and economic engagements moving forward.
