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Luxon says India has emerged as key geopolitical and Indo-Pacific partner under Modi
New Zealand prime minister highlights India's economic rise during Auckland address.
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IANS - Sat, 11, Jul 2026
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New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon addresses a gathering during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Auckland. / IANS
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on July 11 said India has emerged as one of the world's fastest-growing economies, a major geopolitical force and a key Indo-Pacific partner under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Addressing a gala lunch hosted in honor of Modi in Auckland, Luxon said strong partnerships are built on trust, commitment, reliability and creating value together.
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"Everyone here understands what it takes to build a strong partnership, and they take trust. It takes commitment, reliability, follow-through and creating value together. And this holds equally true, whether it be in business or diplomacy," Luxon said.
"And under your leadership, Prime Minister Modi, India has become one of the world's fastest and largest-growing economies. It is a major geopolitical player and an Indo-Pacific partner, known for its scale, its innovation, its ambition, and its strategic influence," he added.
Luxon described New Zealand as an open, trusted, innovative and globally connected country with expertise in food production, education, technology, tourism and sustainability, and said the two countries could work together to expand trade, attract investment and create jobs.
"Together, we can support job creation, we can expand trade, attract investment, and create new opportunities in both India and New Zealand, all with the goal of increasing the prosperity and security for our peoples," he said.
As India and New Zealand agreed to elevate their relationship to a Strategic Partnership, Luxon called the move a significant step forward that would strengthen cooperation across a broad range of sectors at a time of increasing global uncertainty.
"In a world that is increasingly volatile and uncertain, strong partnerships are more important than ever before. And this provides a stronger platform for practical cooperation in prosperity, security, and people-to-people connections," he said.
"It will deepen our links in trade, investment, education, technology, sport and tourism. And it will also enable closer cooperation on defence, maritime security and law enforcement. But most importantly, it means building a relationship that benefits both countries and delivers real results," he added.
Highlighting the role of the Indian diaspora, Luxon said Indian New Zealanders have played a vital role in the country's development while strengthening ties between the two nations.
"Their impact is felt throughout New Zealand in business, education, health, technology, culture, sport and community life," he said, adding that the community helps New Zealand understand India and India understand New Zealand.
Thanking Modi for his leadership and commitment to advancing bilateral ties, Luxon said, "Today we can confidently say that New Zealand and India are a winning partnership. And I look forward to working with you, my friend, and with everyone here in this room to further strengthen this partnership in the years ahead."
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