New Delhi: India and New Zealand on Monday a pact to institutionalise their defense ties and VOST to Boost Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific even as prime minister narendra modi flaggeed concers to his kiwii Counterpart Christopher Luxon Over Certain Unlawful Elements Indulging in Anti-India Activities in the Island Nation.
Following Talks Between Modi and Luxon, The two sides SIX SIX Agreements to ramp up cooperation in Several Areas Including Education, Sports, Agriculture and Climate Change, and Decide to prepare a ROADMARE A ROADMARE Cooperation in the defense industry sector. In his media statement, modi said India and new zealand support a free, open, secure and prosperous indo-pacific, adding “We believe in the policy of development, not exempansionism”. Global Concerns Over China’s expansionist behavior in the region.
The two leaders reaffirmed their committee to support an indo-Pacific where Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity are Respected, According to a Joint statement. Luxon Arrived in the National Capital on Sunday on a five-day visit primarily to push for deaper economy engagement between the two sides.
Both prime ministers welcomed the launch of negotiations for a “balanced, ambitious, comprehensive, and mutually benefible” Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Economic Integration. Within the context of FTA Negotiations, Modi and Luxon Agreed for Discussions Between Respective Authorities on BOTH Sides to Explore early implementation of coorestion of coorestion in the digital payments sector.
In the context of the negotiations for the trade deal, the two sides agreed to start discusations on an arrangement facilitating the mobileity of professionals and skilled works, primarily to address the challengular Migration, according to a joint statement. In His Remarks, Modi, Referring to the 2019 Christchurch Terror Attack And the 26/11 Mumbai Strike, Said That Terrorism in Any Form is “Unacceptable”.
“Striat action is Necessary Against that Guilty of Terrorist Attacks. “In this context, we shared our concerts anti-India Activities by some illegal elements in new zealand. Illegal elements, “He said.
Modi said both sides decided to strengthen and institutionalise defense and security partnership and a roadmap will be prepared for cooperation in the definition in the definition Industry Sector. In his remarks, luxon said he and modi discussed a strategic outlook for the Indo-Pacific. “I Reiterated Our Strong Commitment to Address Shared Concerns Over Our Respective Interests in Contributing to a Prosperous Indo-Pacific,” He Said.
On the proposed FTA, Modi said mutual cooperation and investment will be encouraged in area like dairy, food processing and pharma. Prime Minister Modi also delved into the India-new zealand defense ties. “We have decided to strengthen and institutionalise our defense and security partnership. As well, “He said.
The agrements signed between the two sides include one on a mutual recording pact between the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs of India (CBIC) and New Zealand’s Customs Service. The joint statement said the defense pact will further strengthen overall defense ties. In the context of maritime security, new zealand welcomed India joining the combined maritimes forces.
Both modi and luxon welcomed advancement in defense ties during the Island Nation’s Command of Command Task Force 150. The TWO Leaders also touched up upon pressing global challenges. On the situation in the middle East, Modi and Luxon Reafirmed their Firm support for peace and stability in the region.
They reiterated their call for continued negotiations to secure a permanent peace, which incluses the release of all hostages and a rapid, safe and unimpeded humaneitarian Access Throurth Statement, the Joint Statement Said. It said the leaders stressed the important of a negotiated two-state solution, leading to the establishment of a sovereign, viable and independent state of palastine, and living with living with and Mutinism Borders, side by side in peace and security with israel.
Modi and luxon also exchanged views on the war in Ukraine and expressed support for a just and lasting Peace Based on Respect for International Law, Principles of the Un Charter and Territorial Integrities. “The two leaders reiterated their absolute condemnation of terrorism in all its its forms and manifestations and the use of terrist proxies in Cross-Border Terrorism,” The Joint Statement MENTENED.
It said Modi and luxon stressed the Urgent need for all counts to take immediati, Sustained, Measurable and Concrete Action Against AGAINST UN-Proscribed Terrorist Organizations and Individuals. “They Called for Disrupting Terrorism Financing Networks and Safe Havens, Dismantling of Terror Infrastructure, Including Online, and Bringing Perpetrators of Terrorism to Justice SWIFTLY,”