“The love and affection of New Zealand’s Indian community touched me deeply. They have waited four decades for the visit of an Indian Prime Minister and their extraordinary enthusiasm and warmth were visible today. Their bond with India remains unwavering”
— Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
✦ Summary · July 10, 2026 AI-written summary of the news — not a direct quote
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Auckland on July 10, marking the first visit by an Indian premier to New Zealand in four decades. He was welcomed by host Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and later addressed the Indian diaspora there. Modi posted on social media that the community's enthusiastic welcome deeply affected him, noting their decades-long wait for such a visit and their lasting connection to India. The trip follows a free trade agreement signed in April and is expected to strengthen bilateral ties in trade, defense, and people-to-people links. The Sky Tower in Auckland was lit in India's flag colors to mark the occasion.
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- organiser.org ↗︎10 JUL 2026