New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will pay an official visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from March 16-20. Luxon’s visit underscores the longstanding and enduring ties between India and New Zealand. Both countries enjoy growing ties driven by strategic interests and economic mutual benefit. The presence of the large Indian diaspora in New Zealand acts as the foundation for close cultural cooperation between the two countries. Despite geographical distances, there’s a strong bond and people-to-people contact through a large Indian Diaspora. The visiting leader will leave for Wellington from Mumbai on March 20. He will join the inaugural session of the 10th Raisina Dialogue 2025 on March 17 in New Delhi as the chief guest and deliver the keynote address. He is also scheduled to visit Mumbai onMarch 19-20 where he will have interactions with Indian business leaders and representatives from various walks of life. Last month, Indian High Commissioner to New Zealand Neeta Bhushan met Luxon, discussing ways to enhance cooperation between both countries in several areas while reaffirming New Delhi’s commitment to further strengthen and take the partnership to a higher level.