Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sincere gratitude to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, the Government of New Zealand, and the people of New Zealand for the warm hospitality extended during his fruitful visit. Describing the visit as a historic milestone—the first by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in four decades—Prime Minister Modi said it has opened a significant new chapter in India–New Zealand relations. He noted that the decision to elevate bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership, along with progress in trade and investment and renewed cooperation in defence, education, culture, sports, and people-to-people exchanges, reflects the growing strength, mutual trust, and shared vision underpinning the friendship between the two nations.
