| Why in the news? | India-New Zealand Bilateral Relations: Key Outcomes of PM Christopher Luxon's Visit (March 16-20, 2025) |
| Diplomatic Engagements | PM Luxon received a traditional welcome, laid a wreath at Raj Ghat, held bilateral talks with PM Modi, attended the 10th Raisina Dialogue as the Chief Guest, and met with President Droupadi Murmu. |
| Trade & Investment | Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations launched, Authorized Economic Operators Mutual Recognition Arrangement (AEO-MRA) signed, discussions initiated on digital payments, MOUs on horticulture and forestry signed, Air Services Agreement updated. |
| Defence & Security | India-New Zealand MoU on Defence Cooperation signed, increased participation in military exercises, officer exchanges, and naval port calls, New Zealand welcomed India's participation in the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), support for India's Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI), cooperation on the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) discussed. |
| Science & Technology | Strengthened partnerships in research, technology, and innovation, focus on low-emission climate-resilient economies, New Zealand joined the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), progress towards a Memorandum of Cooperation on earthquake mitigation. |
| Education & Mobility | Expansion of education partnerships, opportunities for Indian students in New Zealand, discussions on mobility arrangements, renewed Education Cooperation Arrangement signed, Memorandum of Cooperation on Sports signed marking 100 years of sporting ties. |
| Sports & Culture | Promotion of traditional medicine, increased cooperation in yoga, music, dance, and festivals, Memorandum of Cooperation on Sports signed marking 100 years of sporting ties. |
| Regional & Global Issues | Emphasis on an open, inclusive, and stable Indo-Pacific region, New Zealand endorsed India's bid for permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), joint commitment to counterterrorism and disrupting terrorist financing networks, support for a two-state solution for Israel-Palestine peace and a negotiated settlement for the Ukraine war. |
