Auckland, July 8 -- The New Zealand Government has confirmed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit New Zealand on July 10-11, marking the first visit by an Indian prime minister in four decades and a significant milestone in the growing relationship between the two countries.

Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to arrive in Auckland on Friday, July 10, and depart on Saturday, July 11, following a community event at Spark Arena.

The visit comes as New Zealand and India deepen their economic and strategic partnership following the conclusion of a Free Trade Agreement, with community leaders describing the trip as an important step in strengthening bilateral ties.

Ghouse Majeed, Vice President of the Urdu Hindi Cultural Associa...