India and New Zealand upgraded their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership on Saturday during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Auckland. The move aims to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in trade, defence, and regional security. The agreement highlights growing collaboration between New Delhi and Wellington in the Indo-Pacific region. Modi and New […]
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Modi visits New Zealand amid trade row
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New Zealand on Friday to promote a newly signed free trade agreement, as domestic political divisions and controversy over migration provisions overshadowed the historic visit. The trip marks the first visit by an Indian prime minister to New Zealand in four decades. Despite the political debate, both governments […]
New Zealand minister sparks backlash over India trade deal remarks
A senior New Zealand minister has faced strong criticism after making controversial remarks about a planned free trade agreement with India, describing it as a “butter chicken tsunami”. Read More: New Zealand–India FTA promises jobs and export growth The comments were made by Shane Jones, deputy leader of the NZ First party and Minister for Regional […]