defense cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to discuss enhanced cooperation in trade, defense, maritime security, education, and agriculture. Key outcomes included resuming Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks, New Zealand joining the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI), and signing multiple MoUs on defense, disaster resilience, and cultural exchange. Luxon’s visit, marked by strategic dialogue, underscores strengthening India-New Zealand ties.