India and New Zealand announced a landmark 'Strategic Partnership' on July 11, 2026, during PM Modi's visit to Auckland — the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 40 years. PM Christopher Luxon welcomed PM Modi with a traditional Māori 'Powhiri' ceremony at Government House, Auckland. The two leaders agreed on a Roadmap to 2030 covering trade, investment, technology, maritime security, education, tourism, agriculture, and community ties. A goal to double bilateral two-way trade by 2030 was set. India-New Zealand FTA (signed April 2026) eliminates tariffs on 57% of New Zealand's exports on day one and sets an NZD 20 billion investment target.
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India-New Zealand Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership in Auckland; Roadmap to 2030; First Indian PM Visit in 40 Years
Key Points
- India and New Zealand announced a landmark 'Strategic Partnership' on July 11, 2026, during PM Modi's visit to Auckland — the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 40 years
- PM Christopher Luxon welcomed PM Modi with a traditional Māori 'Powhiri' ceremony at Government House, Auckland
- The two leaders agreed on a Roadmap to 2030 covering trade, investment, technology, maritime security, education, tourism, agriculture, and community ties
- A goal to double bilateral two-way trade by 2030 was set
- India-New Zealand FTA (signed April 2026) eliminates tariffs on 57% of New Zealand's exports on day one and sets an NZD 20 billion investment target
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• India-NZ: Strategic Partnership announced July 11, 2026; Auckland; first Indian PM visit in 40 years • Māori Powhiri welcome at Government House; PM Christopher Luxon (National Party) • Roadmap 2030: trade, investment, tech, maritime security; goal to double trade • India-NZ FTA (April 2026): 57% NZ exports tariff-free day one; NZD 20B investment target
