PM Modi's NZ Visit Historic, Says PM Luxon

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit as a historic milestone, noting that it marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in 40 years. Addressing the Indian diaspora at Spark Arena in Auckland, Luxon said, "Tonight New Zealand makes history. For the first time in 40 years, an Indian Prime Minister stands on New Zealand soil... Prime Minister Modi, on behalf of five million New Zealanders, you are worth the wait." His remarks reflected New Zealand's warm welcome for PM Modi and highlighted the growing strength of India-New Zealand relations.