Auckland, July 11 -- Former New Zealand cricketer Ross Taylor hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's landmark visit to the island nation, describing it as an "absolutely huge" moment for the bilateral relationship between the two nations.

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of a high-profile sports event in Auckland, where PM Modi was accompanied by his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon, Taylor highlighted the weight of the visit, noting that it marks the first time an Indian Prime Minister has set foot in the country in four decades.

"It's absolutely huge to have PM Modi in the country. It's the first time an Indian Prime Minister has visited New Zealand in over 40 years. This shows that he values the relationship with New Zealand....