Modi and Luxon Discuss Strengthening India-New Zealand Ties at ASEAN-India Summit

Vientiane, Lao PDR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of New Zealand H.E. Christopher Luxon held their inaugural meeting on the sidelines of the ASEAN-India Summit today, discussing various avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation.

The leaders explored ways to bolster collaboration in key sectors, including trade and investment, defence and security, renewable energy, education, dairy, agri-tech, sports, tourism, space, and people-to-people connections. They acknowledged that regular high-level engagements have significantly accelerated the momentum of bilateral relations. In this context, they reflected on the recent successful visit of the President of India to New Zealand, which further strengthened ties.

During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi welcomed New Zealand’s decision to join the International Solar Alliance, emphasizing the importance of collective action towards sustainable energy solutions.