India, July 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Your Excellency, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Business leaders from India and New Zealand, Namaskar! Kia Ora !

I am delighted to be here with all of you in Auckland. I would like to express my special gratitude to Prime Minister Luxon for his positive vision and his deep commitment towards India.

Your presence here reflects New Zealand's spirit of innovation, enterprise, and forward-looking approach. On behalf of India, I have come carrying the aspirations and ambitions of 1.4 billion people.

Friends,

This meeting is taking place at a time when India-New Zealand relations are at a turning point. Today, we are elevating our relationship to a Strategic Partnership. This...