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India's pace of development is "unprecedented" despite global challenges, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, emphasising that the country is giving the world new models of development. Speaking at an Indian community event titled 'Kia Ora Modi' in Auckland, also attended by his Kiwi counterpart Christopher Luxon, Modi said that the relationship between India and New Zealand is built on cherished memories, enduring friendship, shared values and a mutual commitment. "Amidst global challenges, the speed at which India is developing is unprecedented. Today, India is the world's fastest-growing major economy," Modi said, amid cheers and applause from the audience. Prime Minister Modi said India is giving the world new models of development. "Today in India, billions of digital transactions are happening every month through UPI. India is touching new heights in drone technology and the space economy," he said, amid cheers and chants of 'Modi Modi'. Stating that the future of
India is not only a market but a launchpad for global growth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday as he invited New Zealand's top business leaders to invest in diverse sectors of the Indian economy. In an interaction with a select group of CEOs and corporate leaders in Auckland, Modi said the landmark India-New Zealand free trade agreement - signed earlier this year - would add depth and dynamism to the bilateral economic ties and open new opportunities for market access, investment and talent mobility. PM Modi emphasised that the two nations' shared democratic values, diversity and commitment to sustainable development provide a robust foundation for an ambitious, forward-looking economic partnership. "In India, we have made reform, perform, and transform the basis of governance. Today, India has policy stability, political stability, and continuity of growth," he said. "Therefore, our message to the world is: India is not only a market; India is a launchpad for global .
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Saturday hailed India's "incredible" economic transformation and urged businesses in both countries to deepen engagement to open up new markets and trade opportunities. Luxon made the remarks at an interaction themed "India-New Zealand: A Winning Partnership", attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was on a two-day visit to the country. Addressing the gathering, the Kiwi prime minister said he has been a "great fan" of India for a long period of time. "I first went to India in my mid-20s. And that's because I worked for a company called Unilever, which, of course, owns Hindustan Unilever, which was a top 10 company in India," he told the gathering of a select group of CEOs and business leaders. Luxon said he went to India in the mid-to-late 90s, when he said people were paid their daily wages in coins. "It's interesting to me that under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, he has lifted 250 million people out of poverty. There ar
India's pace of development is unprecedented despite global challenges, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, asserting that the country is giving the world a new model of development. Speaking at an Indian community event titled 'Kia Ora Modi' in Auckland, also attended by his Kiwi counterpart Christopher Luxon, Modi said that the relationship between India and New Zealand is built on cherished memories, enduring friendship, shared values and a mutual commitment. "Amidst global challenges, the speed at which India is developing is unprecedented. Today, India is the world's fastest-growing major economy," Modi said, amid cheers and applause from the audience. Prime Minister Modi said India is giving the world a new model of development. "Today in India, billions of digital transactions are happening every month through UPI. India is touching new heights in drone technology and the space economy," he said, amid cheers and chants of 'Modi Modi'. Stating that the future of I
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 democratic values, diversity, and commitment to sustainable development provide a robust foundation for an ambitious, forward-looking economic partnership. The prime minister made the remarks shortly after holding wide-ranging talks with his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon that produced 18 key outcomes including elevation of the bilateral relations to the level of strategic partnership. Modi landed in Auckland on Friday on the final leg of his three-nation tour that largely focused on expanding economic and security cooperation. It is the first visit to New Zealand by an Indian prime minister after a gap of 40 years and comes
Deeper cooperation between India and New Zealand, both maritime nations, will inject new strength into the Indo-Pacific, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised on Saturday during talks with his Kiwi counterpart, Christopher Luxon. Modi travelled to New Zealand from Australia in the third and final leg of his three-nation tour that largely focused on expanding cooperation in the Indo-Pacific against the backdrop of China's increasing assertiveness in the region. "As two maritime nations, our close cooperation, lends new strength to the Indo-Pacific, and our ties can infuse fresh energy into achieving our shared goals of peace," the prime minister said in his televised opening remarks at the meeting. Following the Modi-Luxon talks, the two sides inked a number of agreements to expand cooperation in multiple sectors. Modi's visit to New Zealand is the first by an Indian prime minister after a gap of 40 years. The visit comes following the recent signing of the IndiaNew Zealand Free
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday left for New Zealand after concluding a three-day visit to Australia, during which the two countries signed a raft of landmark pacts spanning civil nuclear energy, maritime security and critical minerals sectors. Modi is on a three-nation visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, aimed at boosting trade, energy and defence ties. "As my Australia visit concludes, I express my heartfelt gratitude to the Government and people of Australia as well as to PM Albanese for their warmth," he said in a post on X. "The outcomes of this visit have further strengthened our partnership and opened new avenues for cooperation across diverse sectors. The momentum in the times to come will benefit our nation and the entire planet," he added. Modi was seen off by Foreign Minister Penny Wong at the airport. "Stronger Partnership. Greater Ambition. Shared Future. PM @narendramodi departed Melbourne after a successful visit further strengthening the ...
China's military test-launched a long-range ballistic missile Monday from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific. The missile was launched at 12:01 p.m. and carried a dummy warhead, according to an announcement by the official Xinhua News Agency. The New Zealand government said it was informed of the planned launch hours beforehand. "It appears that despite our long-standing concerns about this type of activity, China carried out the test within hours of informing us," Foreign Minister Winston Peters told The Associated Press in a statement.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday left for a three-nation tour of Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, saying the visit will further strengthen India's Act East Policy, MAHASAGAR Vision and its commitment to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific. Modi will visit Indonesia from July 6-8, Australia from July 8-10, and New Zealand from July 10-11, with the tour aimed at deepening bilateral ties. "My visit to Indonesia and Australia in the Eastern and Southern Indian Ocean respectively, followed by New Zealand will further strengthen India's Act East Policy, MAHASAGAR Vision as well as our outlook towards a free and open Indo-Pacific," Modi said in a departure statement. MAHASAGAR, or Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security Across the Regions, is India's vision of security and growth for all regions. At the invitation of the President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto, Modi said he will be visiting Indonesia from July 6-8. "India and Indonesia elevated bilateral ties to a ...