India and New Zealand Forge Strategic Partnership

During Narendra Modi’s visit to Auckland, India and New Zealand elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership, with a target to double bilateral trade.

The leaders discussed investment, defence, and regional cooperation, despite criticism from some quarters.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon feted his guest with an indigenous Maori welcome and a guard of honour.

A Norwegian journalist noted that the debate over Modi’s media policy was spreading to Australia and New Zealand.