Pakistan, July 12 -- India and New Zealand upgraded their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership on Saturday during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Auckland. The move aims to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in trade, defence, and regional security. The agreement highlights growing collaboration between New Delhi and Wellington in the Indo-Pacific region.

Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced the partnership after talks at Government House in Auckland. In a joint statement, the leaders said the upgraded relationship reflects shared democratic values, strong people-to-people connections, and common interests in maintaining stability across the Indo-Pacific.

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