Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit New Zealand next week, marking the first official visit from an Indian prime minister in 40 years.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the visit reflected the growing relationship between the two countries, following the signing of the NZ-India Free Trade Agreement earlier this year.
The agreement would aim to reduce or eliminate tariffs on 95% of New Zealand exports to India once fully implemented, Luxon said, with 57% becoming tariff free immediately.
"India is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies, and a country of enormous importance to New Zealand’s prosperity," Luxon said.
The two leaders are expected to discuss trade and investment, maritime security, education, technology, tourism, sport and global issues.
Luxon said the visit would also celebrate the "people-to-people connections" between the two countries, noting Kiwi-Indians made up around 6% of New Zealand's population.
"They are highly engaged across the workforce, with strong representation in business, technology, health, science and many other important sectors," he said.
"I look forward to welcoming Prime Minister Modi to New Zealand.”
Modi will arrive in Auckland on July 10 and depart on July 11.
Luxon and Modi last met in March 2025, during the prime minister's delegation trip to India.
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