### [2026-07-11](/feed/2026/07/11/index.md)

##### India–New Zealand relations
# India and New Zealand announce the formation of a strategic partnership during Indian prime minister Narendra Modi's visit to Auckland, expanding cooperation on defense, security, trade, diplomacy, culture, sport, science, and maritime issues in the Indo-Pacific. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via ''The Manila Times](https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/11/world/asia-oceania/new-zealand-india-form-strategic-partnership/2382655)

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