As India-New Zealand ramp up ties, Congress recalls ex-Kiwi PM David Lange reviving relations in 1984

India and New Zealand elevated their bilateral ties to a strategic partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his counterpart Christopher Luxon during his visit. The two nations set a five-year target to double bilateral trade. They also agreed to establish a maritime security dialogue. This visit followed the recent signing of the India New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.