India-New zealand / New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern invites PM Modi to visit New Zealand

India-New zealand: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit New Zealand. The invitation was given by him while attending the World Sadbhavna event in Auckland which was a part of the Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame Awards jointly organized by the NID Foundation and Indian Weekender. In this event, two books based on Prime Minister Modi's Governance Model and Successful Governance were also unveiled in the presence of External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar. In her address as the Chief Guest, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said that, "New Zealand and India. There are many things in common between the two countries, he said, adding that the relations between the two countries are getting stronger and there is a lot of potential for mutual partner in the times to come.

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Inviting Prime Minister Modi, he said, "In a world that is becoming increasingly unstable, New Zealand and India share many things in common. Both countries cherish our democratic traditions and have a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region." We share concern for climate change and have respect for different cultures and traditions. An opportunity like today not only deepens our ties but also advances our aspirations."

India-New Zealand ties stronger than ever in 70 years: Ardern

He further discussed opportunities for partnership between the two countries with External Affairs Minister Jaishankar and said, "Today on the 70th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between New Zealand and India, I am happy to say that the relations between the two countries are the first. Trade between the two countries has continued despite global challenges and I see a great potential for growth in the times to come."

Contribution of Indians in the development of New Zealand is commendable: New Zealand PM

Continuing his talk, he said, "I believe that the bridge between the two countries has been and always will be our people. Indians started living here in the 1890s and today are the largest ethnic community in New Zealand, which is our population. No wonder, Hindi is the 5th most spoken language in New Zealand. The contribution of Indians to the progress of New Zealand has been appreciable." He said that along with Minister Jaishankar, a special postage stamp was also released by New Zealand Post to commemorate 75 years of Indian Independence.