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03 Jul

PM Modi to make first official visit to New Zealand next week

Wellington/New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Friday announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake his first official visit to New Zealand next week, describing India as one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies and a country of immense importance to New Zealand’s future economic prosperity. In a post on X, Luxon said, “I’m delighted to announce Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make his first official visit to New Zealand next week.” Highlighting the significance of the bilateral relationship, he added, “India is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies, and…

27 Nov

New Zealand’s new govt sworn in

Wellington, Nov 27, Christopher Luxon officially became New Zealand's new Prime Minister, as his cabinet was officially sworn in on Monday. Luxon, New Zealand's 42nd prime minister, confirmed to Governor-General Cindy Kiro he had the confidence to form a government in an elaborate ceremony with Maori karakia and the national anthem, reports Xinhua news agency. A total of 20 cabinet ministers, eight ministers outside the cabinet, and two parliamentary under-secretaries were also formally appointed. "We now have a responsibility to deliver for New Zealanders, to give them clear, demonstrable and measurable improvements in the quality of their lives," Luxon told the…

03 Oct

New Zealand enhances infrastructure support for aerospace industry

Wellington, Oct 3, The New Zealand government is helping the aerospace industry take off with further infrastructure support for the Aerospace Centre at Kaitorete in Canterbury of the South Island, Infrastructure Minister Megan Woods said on Tuesday. The government will provide a NZ$5.4 million ($3.21 million) grant to the joint venture to fund a sealed runway and hangar facilities to encourage investment, growth and continued research and development in New Zealand's aerospace industry, Xinhua news agency quoted Woods as saying. "New Zealand has natural advantages in aerospace which can help secure its position as a leading place to safely test,…

31 Mar

UK agrees to join trans-Pacific trade pact

London, March 31 (IANS) The UK has decided to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Friday. This is its biggest trade deal since Brexit following 21 months of negotiations, reports Xinhua news agency. The UK will be the first new member since the creation of the CPTPP in 2018, and the first European country in the bloc. "Joining the CPTPP trade bloc puts the UK at the center of a dynamic and growing group of Pacific economies," said Sunak. "British businesses will now enjoy unparalleled access to markets from Europe to…