PM Modi, his New Zealand counterpart Luxon announce Annual Maritime Security Dialogue
India and New Zealand have established a 'Roadmap to 2030' to enhance their strategic partnership, with a specific focus on maritime security and defense cooperation. The agreement includes an annual Maritime Security Dialogue and joint efforts to combat illicit activities in the Indian Ocean.
Why it matters
This partnership strengthens geopolitical ties in the Indo-Pacific region, aiming to counter regional security threats and promote maritime stability.
India and New Zealand on Saturday unveiled the comprehensive “India-New Zealand Strategic Partnership: Roadmap to 2030”, establishing a robust blueprint to significantly deepen defence and security cooperation over the next four years.PM Narendra Modi and New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon welcomed progress in defence and security cooperation, including the implementation of the 2025 India-New Zealand MoU on defence cooperation.Both agreed to maintain regular structured engagement at defence ministry and service levels.
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