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India Gazette
11-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
MoS External Affairs Pabitra Margherita meets Fiji Deputy PM Biman Prasad
Nadi [Fiji], May 11 (ANI): Union Minister of State of External Affairs and Textiles Pabitra Margherita met the Deputy Prime Minister of Fiji, Biman Prasad. The two leaders discussed the wide-ranging cooperation between India and Fiji during the meeting. The details were shared by MoS Margherita in a post on X. He said, 'Honoured to call on H.E.@bimanprasad, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Finance of Fiji, in Nadi. Discussed the whole gamut of India-Fiji bilateral cooperation across key sectors' MoS Margherita is on a visit to New Zealand and Fiji from May 8-12, as noted by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in an earlier statement. In the first leg of his visit, MoS Margherita, called on New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on the sidelines of the India New Zealand Business Council (INZBC) event on Friday. The two leaders explored ways to take forward partnership in strengthening bilateral ties in various sectors. In a post shared on X, Margherita stated, 'Honoured to call on Rt Hon @chrisluxonmp, New Zealand PM, on the sidelines of INZBC event. Explored ways to take forward the India-New Zealand partnership in strengthening our bilateral ties across various sectors.' Earlier in the day, Margherita addressed the INZBC Summit 2025 alongside Luxon and New Zealand's Deputy PM Winston Peters in Auckland. He mentioned that the theme of the event was 'Boardroom to Border leadership dialogue.' According to the MEA, MoS Margherita is scheduled to attend the third Girmit Day ceremony as the Guest of Honour. In addition, he will have meetings with the political leaders of Fiji during his visit. India's links with Fiji commenced in 1879 when Indian labourers were brought here under the indenture system to work on sugarcane plantations. Between 1879 and 1916, around 60,553 Indians were brought to Fiji. Beginning with the early 20th century, Indian traders and others also started arriving in Fiji. In 1920, the indenture system was abolished. Before Fiji's independence in 1970, India had a Commissioner since 1948, who was later upgraded to High Commissioner after independence. MEA underscored that India's relations with the Pacific region have diversified and strengthened with regular bilateral engagements. The visit of MoS Margherita to Fiji and New Zealand is expected to further deepen India's bilateral ties with the region. (ANI)
India Gazette
09-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
New Zealand initiates trade negotiations with India
Wellington [New Zealand], May 9 (ANI): New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has highlighted India's importance to Wellington's prosperity, security, and society and emphasised the economic opportunities India presents and announced the start of trade negotiations with India, aiming to boost both economies. While adressing the India New Zealand Business Council (INZBC) event on Friday, Luxon said, 'India is a country of huge importance to New Zealand's prosperity, security and society. And India provides huge economic opportunity for Kiwis too.' 'This week, we've begun trade negotiations with India in an effort to grow both of our economies,' he stated The goal is to create jobs, increase wages, and support cost-of-living efforts. 'When we do that, we create jobs, lift wages and put more money in people's back pockets - my total focus is to help you with the cost of living. Was great to reflect on this and on my visit to India at the India-NZ Business Council's Summit this morning,' Luxon added. Earlier, Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, called Luxon on the sidelines of the India-New Zealand Business Council (INZBC) event. The two leaders explored ways to take the partnership forward and strengthen bilateral ties in various sectors. In a post shared on X, Margherita stated, 'Honoured to call on Rt Hon @chrisluxonmp, New Zealand PM, on the sidelines of INZBC event. Explored ways to take forward the India-New Zealand partnership in strengthening our bilateral ties across various sectors.' Margherita also addressed the INZBC Summit 2025 alongside Luxon and New Zealand's Deputy PM Winston Peters in Auckland, where he mentioned that the event's theme was 'Boardroom to Border leadership dialogue. On Thursday, Pabitra Margherita met with New Zealand's Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay. The two leaders discussed ways to advance the trade partnership between the two nations. Pabitra Margherita arrived in Auckland for his two-day visit to New Zealand on Thursday. Upon arrival in Auckland, Margherita said that he looked forward to engagements with New Zealand's senior dignitaries. (ANI)
India Gazette
09-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
MoS Margherita calls on New Zealand PM Luxon, explores ways to take forward partnership
Auckland [New Zealand], May 9 (ANI): Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, called on New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on the sidelines of the India New Zealand Business Council (INZBC) event on Friday. The two leaders explored ways to take forward partnership in strengthening bilateral ties in various sectors. In a post shared on X, Margherita stated, 'Honoured to call on Rt Hon @chrisluxonmp, New Zealand PM, on the sidelines of INZBC event. Explored ways to take forward the India-New Zealand partnership in strengthening our bilateral ties across various sectors.' Earlier in the day, Margherita addressed the INZBC Summit 2025 alongside Luxon and New Zealand's Deputy PM Winston Peters in Auckland. He mentioned that the theme of the event was 'Boardroom to Border leadership dialogue.' 'Honoured to address the INZBC Summit 2025 in Auckland alongside New Zealand PM Rt Hon @chrisluxonmp & DPM & FM Hon @winstonpeters. The theme of the event was 'Boardroom to Border leadership dialogue.' Discussed strategic, economic, and other opportunities that India presents today and ways to boost the India-New Zealand partnership. Also delighted to interact with the leading Business Community in New Zealand,' Margherita posted on X. On Thursday, Pabitra Margherita held a meeting with New Zealand's Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay. The two leaders discussed ways to take forward the trade partnership between the two nations. In a post shared on X, Margherita stated, 'Had a fruitful meeting with Hon Todd McClay, Trade & Agriculture Minister of New Zealand. Explored ways to take forward India-New Zealand trade partnership.' Pabitra Margherita arrived in Auckland for his two-day visit to New Zealand on Thursday. Upon arrival in Auckland, Margherita said that he looked forward to engagements with New Zealand's senior dignitaries. In a post on X, Margherita stated, 'Arrived in Auckland for my first visit to New Zealand. Looking forward to my engagements with New Zealand's senior dignitaries, participation in the India-New Zealand Business Council Event and interacting with Indian business & community representatives.' After concluding his visit to New Zealand, Margherita will visit Fiji to attend the Girmit Day ceremony as the Guest of Honour. In addition, he will have meetings with the political leaders of Fiji during his visit. In a press release, the Ministry of External Affairs stated, 'India's relations with the Pacific region have diversified & strengthened with regular bilateral engagements. The visit of MOS(PM) to Fiji & New Zealand is expected to further deepen India's bilateral ties with the region.' (ANI)
