NARENDRA MODI IS THE FIRST INDIAN PM TO VISIT NEW ZEALAND IN 40 YEARS.


Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Auckland on July 10, 2026. He was welcomed by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at the airport.  He was welcomed with a traditional dance performance in New Zealand. This trip is a massive milestone as it is the first time an Indian Prime Minister has visited the island nation in four decades.


Strategic partnership


India and New Zealand elevated their ties to a strategic partnership and set a five-year target to double their annual bilateral trade in goods and services to ₹35,000 crore by 2030 following talks between PM Modi and his Kiwi counterpart Christopher Luxon.

The meeting yielded 18 concrete outcomes, including 10 agreements. Key among them were a roadmap to expand ties in the next four years, a framework for enhancing Indo-Pacific maritime cooperation, and a reciprocal logistics support pact between the Indian Navy and the New Zealand Defence Force.


Focus on boosting cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.


The two Prime Ministers called for freedom of navigation and overflight, and other lawful uses of the seas, in accordance with international law, particularly the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. In line with their focus on boosting cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, the two sides also agreed to establish a maritime security dialogue to strengthen cooperation, coordination and information exchange. Mr. Modi and Mr. Luxon also pitched for “bold and effective” reform of the United Nations and affirmed their support for expansion of the Security Council.


India, New Zealand reaffirm zero tolerance for terrorism.


India and New Zealand strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. Both leaders also condemned the Pahalgam terror attack. They called for a zero-tolerance and consistent approach to terrorism, urging the disruption of terror financing networks and safe havens, the dismantling of terrorist infrastructure, including online networks, and the swift prosecution of those responsible for terrorist acts.


India and New Zealand can build global farm-to-market value chains.


Prime Minister Narendra Modi said New Zealand possesses vast expertise in horticulture, dairy science and forestry, while India offers the strength of a vast consumer market, modern food parks and a growing pool of agri-tech talent. He said the two countries can combine their complementary strengths to build integrated farm-to-market value chains and develop global export platforms, unlocking new opportunities for agricultural trade, innovation and sustainable growth.


PM Modi highlights $20 billion PLI support for manufacturers.


Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is not just a market but a Launchpad for global growth, highlighting the country's expanding manufacturing ecosystem and investment potential. He said the government's Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme provides support worth $20 billion across 14 sectors, from food processing to textiles, and invited global businesses to join India's growing manufacturing momentum.


Prime Minister Modi addressed the Indian diaspora.


The Prime Minister also addressed members of the Indian diaspora at the 'Kia Ora Modi' community event in Auckland and visited an exhibition showcasing New Zealand's cutting-edge sports technology and innovations.


PM Modi calls India-New Zealand FTA a historic milestone.


Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a historic milestone in bilateral ties, thanking New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon for concluding the pact in a short span. The PM said the agreement reflected the shared commitment of both countries to deepen economic cooperation and would open new opportunities for trade, investment and growth.

Technology and innovation, one of New Zealand’s strong suits, will be a key focus of the visit. New Zealand spends roughly 1.5% of its GDP on R&D and has achieved excellence in sectors such as dairying, farming, and high-performance sports.

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced that India and New Zealand will establish a strategic partnership as he held delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Auckland. Calling PM Modi's visit the first by an Indian prime minister to New Zealand in 40 years, Luxon described it as a historic milestone in bilateral ties.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India and New Zealand's firm belief in democratic values provides a natural foundation for the two countries to move forward together. He noted that bilateral ties have gained unprecedented momentum in recent years and said his discussions with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon focused extensively on giving the partnership greater depth and wider scope across multiple sectors.

 


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