Auckland, July 10 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met members of the Indian diaspora as he begins the last leg of his three-nation visit.

He expressed deep gratitude to the Indian community and underlined how their jubilant enthusiasm was palpable upon his arrival.

"The love and affection of New Zealand's Indian community touched me deeply. They have waited four decades for the visit of an Indian Prime Minister and their extraordinary enthusiasm and warmth were visible today. Their bond with India remains unwavering," PM Modi said in a post on X.

Earlier, New Zealand's iconic Sky Tower was lit in the colours of India's national flag as Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his historic visit to the country- the first by an India...