India, New Zealand Strengthen Ties With FTA Talks, Defence And Trade Pacts

India and New Zealand are significantly enhancing their bilateral relations through the revival of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations and a series of strategic partnerships. During New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s visit to India, both nations agreed to restart discussions on the FTA, which had been stalled since 2015.The first round of negotiations is set to commence in April

March 18, 2025
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‘Critical Source of Pharmaceuticals, Machinery For Us’: New Zealand PM Highlights India’s Growing Economic Sophistication

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon recently emphasized India’s increasing economic sophistication during his address at the Raisina Dialogue 2025.He described India as a "critical source of pharmaceuticals and machinery" for New Zealand, highlighting a significant shift in trade dynamics that extends beyond traditional wood exports.This statement came following his bilateral discussions

March 18, 2025
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India And New Zealand Ink Defence Pact

India and New Zealand have signed a significant defence pact aimed at strengthening their bilateral defence and security ties. This agreement was finalized following discussions between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.The pact marks a significant step forward in the strategic partnership between the two nations, building on their existing

March 17, 2025
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India To Host Regional Counter-Terror Conclave This Week

India is set to host a significant regional counter-terror conclave this week, focusing on developing a comprehensive strategy to combat terrorism and extremism. The two-day event, beginning on Wednesday, will bring together the 10-nation ASEAN grouping and some of its dialogue partners, including India, China, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Russia, and the US.The conclave

March 16, 2025
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New Zealand PM To Visit India From March 16-20

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to visit India from March 16 to 20, 2025, at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This will be Luxon’s first official visit to India in his current capacity as Prime Minister. During his trip, he will visit New Delhi and Mumbai before returning to Wellington on March 20.In New Delhi, Luxon will hold talks with Prime Minister

March 10, 2025
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New Zealand’s Top Spy Warns On China’s Influence In The Pacific, Backs Five Eyes

New Zealand’s top spy, Andrew Hampton, has issued a warning about the growing influence of China in the Pacific region, highlighting the security risks associated with Beijing’s expanding presence.In a speech to the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs, Hampton reiterated that China aims to create competing regional frameworks and enhance its influence among Pacific Island states, which

March 7, 2025
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