Your Excellency, Prime Minister Luxon,
Delegates from both the countries,
Friends from Media,
Namaskar!
Kia Ora!
I warmly welcome Prime Minister Luxon and his delegation to India. Prime Minister Luxon has had a long relationship with India. We all witnessed, how a few days ago, he celebrated the joyous festival of Holi in Auckland! Prime Minister Luxon's affection towards the people of Indian origin living in New Zealand can also be seen from the fact that a large community delegation has accompanied him to India. It is a matter of great pleasure for us to have a young, energetic and talented leader like him as the Chief Guest of the Raisina Dialogue this year.
Friends,
Today we held in-depth discussions on various areas of our bilateral relations. We've decided to strengthen and institutionalise our defense and security collaboration. In addition to joint exercises, training, and port visits, a roadmap for bilateral defense industry collaboration will be developed. Our navies are working together in the Combined Task Force-150 for maritime security in the Indian Ocean. And, we are happy that a New Zealand naval ship is making a port call in Mumbai in two days.
Friends,
We have decided to begin discussions for a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement between the two countries. This shall increase the potential for bilateral trade and investment. Mutual cooperation and investment shall be encouraged in fields such as Dairy, Food Processing, and Pharma. We have given priority to mutual cooperation in the areas of Renewable Energy and Critical Minerals. Joint work shall be done in Forestry and Horticulture. I am confident that the large business delegation accompanying the Prime Minister shall get an opportunity to explore and understand the new possibilities in India.
Friends,
Whether it is cricket, hockey, or mountaineering, the two countries share a long-standing bond in sports. We have agreed to strengthen cooperation in sports coaching, player exchange, and areas such as sports science, psychology, and medicine. We have decided to celebrate 100 years of sports relations between our two nations in 2026.
Friends,
The Indian community living in New Zealand is making a valuable contribution to the country’s social and economic development. We have agreed to work swiftly on an agreement to simplify the mobility of skilled workers and address issues related to illegal migration. We shall also focus on enhancing UPI connectivity, promoting digital transactions, and boosting tourism. Our ties in the field of education are long-standing, and we invite universities from New Zealand to establish campuses in India.
Friends,
We stand united against terrorism. Whether it is the Christchurch terrorist attack of March 15, 2019 or the Mumbai attack of November 26, 2008, terrorism in any form is unacceptable. Strict action must be taken against those responsible for such attacks. We will continue to cooperate in combating terrorism, separatist, and extremist elements. In this regard, we have also shared our concerns about anti-India activities by certain illegal elements in New Zealand. We’re confident that we will continue to receive the full cooperation of the New Zealand Government against such illegal elements.
Friends,
We both support a free, open, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific. We believe in the policy of development, not expansionism. We welcome New Zealand joining the Indo-Pacific Ocean Initiative. Following its membership in the International Solar Alliance, we also congratulate New Zealand for joining the CDRI.
Friends,
Finally, in the language of Rugby, I would say – both of us are ready to "Front up" for a bright future in our relationship. We are ready to step up together and take responsibility for a bright partnership! And, I am confident that our partnership will prove to be a match-winning partnership for the people of both countries.
Thank you very much!
मैं प्रधानमंत्री लक्सन और उनके प्रतिनिधिमंडल का भारत में हार्दिक स्वागत करता हूँ।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 17, 2025
प्रधानमंत्री लक्सन भारत से लंबे समय से जुड़े हुए हैं।
कुछ दिन पहले, ऑकलैंड में, होली के रंगों में रंगकर उन्होंने जिस तरह उत्सव का माहौल बनाया, वह हम सबने देखा: PM @narendramodi
आज हमने अपने द्विपक्षीय संबंधों के विभिन्न पहलुओं पर विस्तृत चर्चा की।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 17, 2025
हमने अपनी रक्षा और सुरक्षा साझेदारी को मजबूत और संस्थागत रूप देने का निर्णय लिया है।
Joint Exercises, Training, Port Visits के साथ साथ रक्षा उद्योग जगत में भी आपसी सहयोग के लिए रोडमैप बनाया जायेगा: PM…
दोनों देशों के बीच एक परस्पर लाभकारी Free Trade Agreement पर negotiations शुरू करने का निर्णय लिया गया है।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 17, 2025
इससे आपसी व्यापार और निवेश के potential को बढ़ावा मिलेगा: PM @narendramodi
हमने Sports में कोचिंग और खिलाड़ियों के exchange के साथ-साथ, Sports Science, साइकोलॉजी और medicine में भी सहयोग पर बल दिया है।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 17, 2025
और वर्ष 2026 में, दोनों देशों के बीच खेल संबंधों के 100 साल मनाने का निर्णय लिया है: PM @narendramodi
चाहे 15 मार्च 2019 का क्राइस्टचर्च आतंकी हमला हो या 26 नवंबर 2008 का मुंबई हमला, आतंकवाद किसी भी रूप में अस्वीकार्य है।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 17, 2025
आतंकी हमलों के दोषीयों के खिलाफ कड़ी कार्रवाई आवश्यक है।
आतंकवादी, अलगाववादी और कट्टरपंथी तत्वों के खिलाफ हम मिलकर सहयोग करते रहेंगे: PM @narendramodi
इस संदर्भ में न्यूजीलैंड में कुछ गैर-कानूनी तत्वों द्वारा भारत-विरोधी गतिविधियों को लेकर हमने अपनी चिंता साझा की।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 17, 2025
हमें विश्वास है कि इन सभी गैर-कानूनी तत्वों के खिलाफ हमें न्यूजीलैंड सरकार का सहयोग आगे भी मिलता रहेगा: PM @narendramodi
Free, Open, Secure, और Prosperous इंडो-पैसिफिक का हम दोनों समर्थन करते हैं।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 17, 2025
हम विकासवाद की नीति में विश्वास रखते हैं, विस्तारवाद में नहीं।
Indo-Pacific Ocean Initiative से जुड़ने के लिए हम न्यूजीलैंड का स्वागत करते हैं।
International Solar Alliance के बाद, CDRI से जुड़ने के…
