New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, currently on a five-day official visit to India, commended the Indian community in New Zealand for its significant contributions to the country’s growth. This marks the first visit by a New Zealand PM to India in nine years, highlighting the enduring ties between the two nations.

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• Christopher Luxon praises the Indian community in New Zealand for its contributions to the country’s progress.
• Luxon’s visit to India is the first by a New Zealand PM in nine years.
• The Indian community is New Zealand’s third-largest ethnic group and a major source of skilled migrants and international students.
• Luxon describes Indian-Kiwis as making a massive contribution to New Zealand’s development.
• He brought a high-level delegation, including prominent community and business leaders, to strengthen bilateral ties.
• The delegation includes figures like former Governor-General Sir Anand Satyanand and business leader Rajna Patel.
• Luxon will attend the 10th Raisina Dialogue 2025 in Delhi as the chief guest and deliver a keynote address.
• Following Delhi, Luxon will visit Mumbai for discussions with Indian business leaders from March 19-20.
• The visit reaffirms the strong and enduring relationship between India and New Zealand, focused on trade, education, and cultural cooperation.
• Both nations are committed to enhancing bilateral relations and fostering people-to-people connections.