India and New Zealand Announce Strategic Partnership

New Delhi. During Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic visit to New Zealand, both countries announced a 'Strategic Partnership' on Saturday with the aim of expanding cooperation in various fields including defense and security.

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi according to New Zealand's indigenous Maori tradition and presented him with a Guard of Honour. Luxon presented the agreement as an important opportunity for economic benefit, as relations between the two countries have been expanding since the signing of a free trade agreement in April.