PM Narendra Modi has visited New Zealand at the invitation of PM Christopher Luxon, marking the final leg of his 3-nation tour which also included Indonesia and Australia. He received a traditional Maori powhiri ceremonial welcome at the Government House in Auckland, followed by bilateral talks.
The meeting resulted in 18 major outcomes, including the signing of 10 MoUs and the elevation of India-New Zealand bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership (SP). Both nations also adopted the 'Roadmap to 2030'.
Key announcements included a target to double bilateral trade to NZD 7 billion (₹35,000 crore) by 2030 and the establishment of a Maritime Security Dialogue. It is to be noted that New Zealand has nominated Maritime Security as a priority pillar under the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) and has officially joined the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA), led by India.
