Christopher Luxon, the PM of New Zealand, will be on a visit to India from March 16 to 20

The Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon, will undertake his first official visit to India from March 16 to 20, 2025, upon the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This visit is part of strengthening the bilateral relationship between the two nations.
Key Meetings and Engagements
The visiting dignitary will continue his journey to New Delhi and Mumbai and will meet top Indian leaders and business executives.
- He will meet with Prime Minister Modi on March 17, and they will have talks on significant areas of cooperation between India and New Zealand.
- After their meeting, PM Modi will host a special lunch in honor of Luxon.
- Later, Luxon is also set to meet President Droupadi Murmu
- He will also, as a special guest of the Raisina Dialogue 2025, deliver the keynote address during the inaugural session of the event.
Business and Economic Focus in Mumbai
After completing the scheduled events of New Delhi, Luxon will fly to Mumbai on March 19-20. The agenda includes interaction with some eminent Indian business figures and members of various sectors to intensify trade and investment between the countries. Luxon is expected to bring along a high-level delegation of officials, business leaders, and industry experts to underscore New Zealand’s strengthening economic and diplomatic ties with India.
Overall, this visit is likely to usher in new horizons of cooperation in the trade, technology, education, and sustainability fields, thus further fortifying the already strong relationship between India and New Zealand.