New Zealand PM Luxon to visit to India from March 16 to 20
The Hindu
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon visits India to strengthen ties, meet PM Modi, and attend Raisina Dialogue.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will pay a five-day visit to India beginning March 16 to shore up bilateral cooperation in key areas, including trade and investment.
It will be Mr. Luxon's first visit to India as Prime Minister.
Besides holding talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he will grace the inaugural session of the 10th Raisina Dialogue on March 17 in New Delhi as the chief guest and deliver the keynote address, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
The New Zealand PM will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including ministers, senior officials, business leaders, media and members of the Indian diaspora community.
Mr. Luxon will also visit Mumbai from March 19 to 20 before returning to Wellington.
"During his visit, Prime Minister Luxon will hold talks with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on March 17 covering various aspects of India-New Zealand relations," the MEA said.
Prime Minister Modi will host a lunch in honour of the visiting dignitary. Luxon will also call on President Droupadi Murmu.
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