Modi’s New Zealand visit seals a new strategic partnership for the Indo-Pacific
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Auckland on July 10-11 marked a turning point in India-New Zealand relations. The two countries elevated their bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership for the first time, ending a 40-year gap since an Indian prime minister last visited New Zealand. The visit underscores India’s expanding diplomatic outreach across the Indo-Pacific, a region vital to Australia’s own strategic interests.
What did the strategic partnership include?
The centrepiece of the visit was the adoption of a Strategic Partnership backed by a comprehensive “Roadmap to 2030.” This four-year action plan covers defence, maritime security, trade, agriculture, disaster,