New Delhi [India], March 10 (ANI): At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon, will pay an official visit to India from March 16-20, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said.
The statement said that this would be Luxon’s first visit to India as the Prime Minister of New Zealand.
“This would be the first visit to India by Prime Minister Rt Hon Luxon in his present capacity. He will visit New Delhi and Mumbai before returning to Wellington on 20 March 2025,” the statement said.
The statement said that during his visit, Luxon will hold talks with PM Modi and President Droupadi Murmu.
” During his visit, Prime Minister Rt Hon Luxon will hold talks with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 17 March 2025 covering various aspects of India-New Zealand relations. Prime Minister Modi will host a lunch in honour of the visiting dignitary. A call on Hon’ble Rashtrapatiji Smt. Droupadi Murmu is scheduled on the same day,” the statement said.
Luxon is scheduled to join the inaugural session of the 10th Raisina Dialogue 2025 on March 17 and deliver the keynote address. He will also interact with Indian business leaders during his visit.
“Prime Minister Rt Hon Luxon will join the inaugural session of the 10th Raisina Dialogue 2025 on 17 March 2025 in New Delhi as the Chief Guest and deliver the Keynote Address. Prime Minister Rt Hon Luxon is scheduled to visit Mumbai on 19-20 March 2025 where he will have interactions with Indian business leaders and representatives from various walks of life,” the statement said.
The statement further said that Luxon will be accompanied by a high-level delegation from various fields.
“He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Ministers, senior officials, businesses, media and members of the Indian diaspora community in New Zealand,” the statement said.
The statement added that Luxon’s visit reaffirms the enduring ties between the two nations.
“Prime Minister Rt Hon Luxon’s visit underscores the longstanding and enduring ties between India and New Zealand. It reaffirms the continued commitment of both countries to further strengthen the bilateral relationship across all sectors and deepen our close people-to-people ties,” per the statement. (ANI)
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