New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon on his re-election. Along with this, PM Modi has expressed his commitment to further strengthen India-New Zealand relations. The two leaders agreed to take forward their bilateral relations in areas such as trade and economic cooperation, animal husbandry, education and space. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office today, the two leaders said that India-New Zealand relations are based on shared democratic values and close people-to-people ties and reiterated their strong commitment to take bilateral cooperation to new heights in the years to come.
“Both sides agreed to pursue mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation in various fields including trade and economic cooperation, animal husbandry, pharmaceuticals, education, space,” the statement said. Modi stressed the interests of the Indian community in New Zealand. Luxon for taking care of the Indian community, to which he assured continued efforts for the safety and welfare of the Indian community. Modi later said in a post on X, “I thank Prime Minister Christopher Luxon for his phone call and good wishes.
Modi has also become PM for the third consecutive time
While New Zealand’s Prime Minister Luxon has been elected for the second time, Narendra Modi has become the Prime Minister of India for the third consecutive time. PA Modi said Luxon reiterated our strong commitment to advance India-New Zealand relations, which are based on shared democratic values and people-to-people ties. Appreciated his efforts for the safety and welfare of the Indian community in New Zealand.” Modi has returned to power for the third consecutive time in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections.