Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in New Zealand on the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 40 years, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations. Welcomed with a traditional Māori Powhiri ceremony, PM Modi held talks with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. The two leaders elevated ties to a Strategic Partnership, unveiled the India–New Zealand Strategic Partnership Roadmap to 2030, and set an ambitious goal of doubling bilateral trade to NZ$7 billion (around ₹35,000 crore) by 2030.

India and France have unveiled an ambitious new roadmap for the future of their strategic partnership, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron announcing a series of major initiatives aimed at deepening cooperation across trade, technology, defence, innovation and education. Following high-level talks in Nice, the two leaders set a bold target of doubling bilateral trade to $32 billion over the next five years. To achieve this goal, both countries agreed to establish a dedicated high-level mechanism that will oversee efforts to expand commercial engagement and unlock new investment opportunities. A key highlight of the summit was the launch of the India-France Innovation Roadmap 2030, a forward-looking framework designed to accelerate collaboration in startups, research, advanced technologies and innovation ecosystems. The visit also generated significant public attention after President Macron shared a video of Modi's France trip featuring the popular track "Aari Aari" from Dhurandhar, adding a cultural dimension to the high-profile diplomatic engagement. WATCH