India, July 11 -- The visit is expected to deepen cooperation in commerce, defence, sports and innovation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New Zealand on Friday, the final leg of his three-nation tour that also took him to Indonesia and Australia. This marks the first visit by an Indian PM to New Zealand in four decades.

PM Christopher Luxon of New Zealand personally received PM Modi at the Auckland airport, where the two leaders exchanged greetings. "Reached Auckland a short while ago. Thankful to Prime Minister Luxon for the welcome at the airport," PM Modi posted on X.

In a follow-up message, PM Modi described the visit as historic and expressed eagerness to hold comprehensive talks with his counterpart. "I look forward to ho...