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New Zealand-India trade, defence pact celebrated despite criticism

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New Zealand and India announced a strategic partnership covering defence and security during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon welcomed Modi with a Maori ceremony and guard of honour. The partnership follows a free-trade pact signed in April, which Luxon has praised as an economic benefit. The visit marks a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties.

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Free-trade pact signed in April

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon feted his guest with an indigenous Maori welcome and a guard of honour.

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon feted his guest with an indigenous Maori welcome and a guard of honour.

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New Zealand and India announced on Saturday the creation of a strategic partnership encompassing defence and security, during a visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon welcomed his guest with an indigenous Maori welcome and a guard of honour, seeking to expand relations after signing a free-trade pact in April that he has described as economically beneficial.

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon feted his guest with an indigenous Maori welcome and a guard of honour.

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Luxon has touted the free-trade pact signed in April as an economic boon.

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New Zealand and India announced the creation of a strategic partnership encompassing defence and security.

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The announcement was made during a landmark visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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The free-trade pact was signed in April.

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