India and New Zealand to institutionalise defence and security cooperation: PM Modi PM Modi and New Zealand PM Luxon discuss strengthening bilateral ties, focusing on trade, defense, education, and agriculture cooperation.

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India believes in development and not in expansionism, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (March 17, 2025). Welcoming his counterpart from New Zealand Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister Modi said the two sides will “strengthen and institutionalize defence and maritime cooperation and reminded that both India and New Zealand have fought global terrorism in Mumbai (26/11) and in Christchurch (15 March 2019). PM Modi further announced that the two countries will celebrate a century of sporting relationship in 2026. v Kumar Pushpakar India believes in development and not in expansionism, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (March 17, 2025). Welcoming his counterpart from New Zealand Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister Modi said the two sides will “strengthen and institutionalize” defence and maritime cooperation and reminded that both India and New Zealand have fought global terrorism in Mumbai (26/11) and in Christchurch (15 March 2019). PM Modi further announced that the two countries will celebrate a century of sporting relationship in 2026. We have decided to strengthen and institutionalize our defense and security collaboration. In addition to joint exercises, training and port visits, a roadmap for bilateral defense industry collaboration will be developed. Our navies are working together in the Combined Task Force-150 for maritime security in the Indian Ocean, said Mr. Modi following delegation-level talks at the Hyderabad House. Sources at the MEA d 2025-03-19 By Anushka Tripathi

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