What happened
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a special gala luncheon hosted by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on the theme "India-New Zealand: A Winning Partnership". The event brought together leaders and eminent personalities from politics, business, industry, academia, technology, sports, and the arts.
The event focused on bilateral cooperation, the elevation of ties to a Strategic Partnership, a concluded India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), and a new Sports Joint Action Plan.
What both leaders said
Prime Minister Luxon highlighted the deep and enduring ties between India and New Zealand and spoke of a shared vision for stronger bilateral cooperation and mutual prosperity.
Prime Minister Modi highlighted complementarities between the two countries and their people-to-people ties. He said the upgrade to a Strategic Partnership would deepen ongoing collaboration.
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