New Zealand PM Luxon Confirms Modi's Official Visit

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake his first official visit to New Zealand next week, describing it as a landmark moment in the growing partnership between the two nations.

I’m delighted to announce Indian Prime Minister @narendramodi will make his first official visit to New Zealand next week.

India is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies, and a country of enormous importance to New Zealand’s economic prosperity.

We are…

— Christopher Luxon (@chrisluxonmp) July 3, 2026

In a post on social media, Luxon said India is one of the world's largest and fastest-growing economies and an increasingly important partner for New Zealand's economic future.

He highlighted the recently signed New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement in April, saying the deal would create more jobs, boost exports and strengthen economic growth for New Zealand.

PM Luxon added that Modi's visit would help elevate bilateral relations to the next level, with both countries expected to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, education, innovation and people-to-people ties.

The visit is expected to reinforce the strategic partnership between India and New Zealand while opening new opportunities for economic collaboration across multiple sectors.