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India, New Zealand elevate ties to strategic partnership; target ₹35,000 crore trade by 2030
A joint statement noted that Narendra Modi and Christopher Luxon exchanged views on the Indo-Pacific, reaffirming their shared commitment to a free, open, and prosperous region
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India and New Zealand have elevated their bilateral relationship to a **Strategic Partnership** during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Auckland. The two nations set a goal to double their bilateral trade to ₹35,000 crore by 2030 and signed several agreements, focusing heavily on maritime security in the Indo-Pacific and defense cooperation.
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