Live: Maritime cooperation will deepen India-New Zealand ties, says PM Modi

PM Modi addresses Indians in Auckland: 'India-New Zealand Waka ready to embark on new voyage together'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the Indian community in Auckland and said the relationship between India and New Zealand is built on friendship, shared values and a mutual commitment to a stronger future. Drawing on New Zealand's cultural heritage, he highlighted the significance of the word Waka, which for centuries has symbolised bringing people together. PM Modi said that Waka is not merely a boat but it is a symbol of a shared journey. He added that the India-New Zealand Waka is now ready to embark on a new voyage together, reflecting the growing partnership between the two nations.

Ocean full of opportunities: PM Modi's 'waka' message in New Zealand

Ocean full of opportunities: PM Modi's 'waka' message in New Zealand

India-NZ free trade pact to add ‘depth and dynamism’ into economic ties: PM Modi

The landmark India-New Zealand free trade agreement would add depth and dynamism to the bilateral economic ties and open new opportunities for market access, investment and talent mobility, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday. In an interaction with a select group of CEOs and business leaders, PM Modi emphasised that the two nations’ shared []

India's vision is to make Indian Ocean an ‘ocean of opportunity’: Modi in Seychelles

The PM said: We believe the Indian Ocean is our shared home. Its security, sustainability and prosperity are our shared responsibility, adding that this was the core of India's MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) vision

New Zealand-India trade, defence pact celebrated despite criticism

New Zealand and India announced on Saturday the creation of a strategic partnership encompassing defence and security, during a landmark visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon feted his guest with an indigenous Maori welcome and a guard of honour, seeking to expand relations after signing a free-trade pact in April that he has touted as an economic boon. Modi’s visit, at the tail end of a July 6-11 tour that has also taken him to Indonesia and Australia, came in...