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Modi's Auckland Visit Underscores New Zealand Trade Pact With India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Auckland marks the first by an Indian prime minister to New Zealand in four decades. The visit highlights New Zealand's successful negotiation of a free trade agreement with India, the world's most populous country. The accord represents a major foreign policy achievement for New Zealand leadership and creates opportunities for bilateral commerce. The agreement reflects India-Pacific trade relationships as nations seek to diversify supply chains and strengthen economic partnerships beyond traditional markets.