PM Modi Praises India-New Zealand Trade Agreement As 'Historic Milestone'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday described the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a historic milestone in bilateral ties, thanking New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon for concluding the pact in a short span. The Prime Minister said the two countries are natural partners due to their shared democratic values and close cooperation as maritime nations in the Indo-Pacific. Expressing confidence in the future of the partnership, PM Modi said both countries could make a meaningful contribution to global peace, stability and security. Following the signing of a Free Trade Agreement in April this year, this visit is expected to act as a catalyst to generate further momentum in trade and bilateral relations. The two leaders previously held a bilateral meeting in New Delhi on March 17, 2025, during Prime Minister Luxon's official visit to India. #PMModi #NarendraModi #ChristopherLuxon #IndiaNewZealand #FreeTradeAgreement #FTA #TradeDeal #Diplomacy #IndoPacific #India #NewZealand #ForeignPolicy #BilateralRelations #GlobalTrade #WorldNews #IndiaNews #EconomicPartnership #StrategicPartnership #LatestNews #ModiInNewZealand NDTV World delivers a fresh, balanced, and inclusive outlook on the issues that matter most. The world has viewed India through a narrow, Western-focused lens for far too long. The time has come to disrupt these US and Eurocentric narratives. NDTV World delivers a fresh, balanced, and inclusive outlook on the issues that matter most—geopolitics, migration, diaspora experiences, education, and global news Links NDTV World ndtv.com/world X x.com/NDTVWORLD Instagram instagram.com/ndtvworld Linkedin linkedin.com/company/ndtv-world