Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit New Zealand in July 2026, marking a historic milestone in India–New Zealand relations and the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in 40 years, since the visit of Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1986.
The visit comes at a transformative moment following the successful signing of the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which has opened a new chapter of economic cooperation, trade, investment, and strategic engagement between the two countries.
Both governments, diplomatic missions, business communities, and the Indian diaspora in New Zealand are looking forward to the visit with significant enthusiasm, with preparations and engagement activities already underway across multiple sectors.
The visit is expected to strengthen bilateral ties across several key areas, including:
High-level business delegations, bilateral forums, and stakeholder engagements are expected to form an important part of the visit, creating new opportunities for businesses and institutions across both countries.
The Prime Minister’s visit reflects the growing importance of the India–New Zealand relationship and the increasing role of people-to-people connections, including New Zealand’s large and vibrant Indian diaspora community.
INZCCI looks forward to supporting initiatives, engagement opportunities, and business connectivity associated with this historic occasion.