'Our futures intertwined': PM Modi pitches deeper India-New Zealand ties in Auckland
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Auckland to strengthen bilateral ties, marking the first such visit by an Indian leader in 40 years. The discussions focused on deepening cooperation in technology, space exploration, trade, and sports, while celebrating the historical and cultural links between the two nations.
Why it matters
This visit signals a strategic pivot toward closer India-New Zealand relations, aiming to leverage shared interests in space technology and economic growth to bolster regional influence.
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the futures of India and New Zealand are "intertwined" as he called for closer cooperation in technology, trade, space and sport during an address to the Indian community in Auckland.Speaking on the final day of his two-day visit to New Zealand, PM Modi highlighted the growing partnership between the two countries, pointing to collaborations ranging from space exploration to rugby. His visit, the first by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in 40 years, comes after both nations elevated their relationship to a Strategic Partnership and adopted a Roadmap to 2030 to deepen cooperation across trade, defence, technology, security and regional affairs.Addressing the gathering, PM Modi recalled India's successful Chandrayaan-3 Moon mission and acknowledged New Zealand's contribution to the achievement."When India's Chandrayaan landed on the Moon's south pole, all of New Zealand was rejoicing...
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