India and New Zealand elevated their relationship to a Strategic Partnership after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Auckland, announcing a Roadmap to 2030 and 18 outcomes spanning trade, defence, maritime security, counterterrorism and other sectors. The two sides also set an aspirational target to double bilateral trade to NZ$7 billion by 2030, while their joint statement outlined cooperation on regional security, maritime issues, agriculture, tourism, research and multilateral engagement.

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Trade with India has climbed 72% since talks on a free trade deal began.