Concluding his three-nation tour, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in New Zealand for a landmark visit focused on strengthening bilateral ties across trade, commerce, and defense.

A major highlight of the trip occurred on Friday evening in Auckland, where PM Modi connected with members of the local Indian community. Addressing the enthusiastic crowd, he praised the diaspora’s “unwavering” bond with their homeland, noting the profound significance of the gathering.

“The love and affection of New Zealand’s Indian community touched me deeply,” Modi shared. “They have waited four decades for the visit of an Indian Prime Minister, and their extraordinary enthusiasm and warmth were fully on display today.”