India, New Zealand strike milestone strategic partnership

New Zealand and India announced on Saturday a strategic partnership encompassing defense and security, during a landmark visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The two leaders hailed the development as a historic milestone for their countries, setting a roadmap to expand bilateral trade and geopolitical alignment in the Indo-Pacific region. The pact covers tighter defense cooperation, including naval exercises, as well as stronger ties in trade, diplomacy, culture, sport and science.