On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Auckland, New Zealand, marking the first official visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in 40 years. The iconic Sky Tower in Auckland was illuminated in the Indian tricolour to commemorate the occasion. PM Modi was received by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at the airport, where they shared a warm hug. The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, tweeted a picture of the illuminated Sky Tower, stating it symbolized the friendship between India and New Zealand. India’s High Commissioner to New Zealand, Muanpuii Saiawi, and other officials were also present at the airport to welcome PM Modi. PM Modi expressed his gratitude to PM Luxon for the warm welcome and termed his visit to Auckland ‘historic’. He looks forward to discussing bilateral ties with PM Luxon and addressing a community programme on Saturday. The visit is expected to strengthen bilateral ties and unlock new avenues of cooperation across several sectors, including trade, defence, sports, culture, education, and people-to-people exchanges. During his visit, PM Modi will hold discussions with PM Luxon and interact with prominent business and sports personalities.
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📰 Source: Mangalorean News