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New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday to congratulate him on his recent election victory, and both leaders reaffirmed their steadfast commitment to taking bilateral collaboration to new heights in the years ahead.
“I’ve just spoken with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and congratulated him on his recent election victory. I told the Prime Minister how much I value the immense contribution that Indian-Kiwis make to New Zealand. We both agreed there is so much more our countries can do together!” Luxon posted on X after the phone call.
The two leaders agreed to strengthen bilateral relations in areas such as commerce and economic cooperation, animal husbandry, medicines, education, and space, among others.
According to a statement issued by Modi’s office on Saturday, both leaders emphasized that the India-New Zealand relationship is based on shared democratic ideals and strong people-to-people links, reaffirming their unwavering commitment to taking bilateral cooperation to new heights in the coming years.
Highlighting the momentum generated by recent high-level contacts between the two sides, they agreed to advance the mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation in various areas, including trade and economic cooperation, animal husbandry, pharmaceuticals, education, space among others.
“I thank Prime Minister Luxon for his call and warm felicitations. Reiterated our firm commitment to take forward India-New Zealand ties, which are rooted in shared democratic values and people-to-people ties,” said PM Modi.
Modi thanked Luxon for looking after the interests of the Indian diaspora in New Zealand, and he assured them of his continuous efforts to ensure their safety and well-being. He later posted on X, “I thank Prime Minister Christopher Luxon for his call and warm felicitations. Reiterated our firm commitment to take forward India-New Zealand ties, which are rooted in shared democratic values and people-to-people ties. Appreciate his efforts towards the security and well-being of the Indian diaspora in New Zealand.”
