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The Hindu
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Working closely with India on defence, security issues: New Zealand Deputy PM
In the current era of 'great uncertainty', New Zealand has started working 'more closely' with India in the fields of defence and security, said Winston Peters, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand in New Delhi on Friday (May 30, 2025). Speaking at an event, Mr. Peters gave an overview of his country's foreign policy, and said that freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific region is 'crucial' for New Zealand. Editorial | Navigating differences: On India-New Zealand ties 'During a time of great uncertainty, instability and disorder, we have taken steps to work more closely on matters of defence and security with India. A recently signed Defence Cooperation Arrangement will facilitate closer links between our militaries,' Mr. Peters said, speaking at a fireside chat organised by the Ananta Aspen Centre. Security cooperation Mr. Peters, who was among the global leaders who had joined India in condoling the loss of lives in the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, said that security cooperation between the two sides is increasing. 'The New Zealand Navy is leading Combined Task Force 150, charged with securing trade routes and countering terrorism, smuggling, and piracy in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden,' he added. To deal with the uncertain and unpredictable conditions in the fields of security and economy, New Zealand has 'reset' its foreign policy and is 'significantly increasing' its 'focus and resources' on south and southeast Asia, Mr. Peters said. Describing India as a 'geopolitical giant', he said that India has emerged as an 'indispensable security actor in both regional and global spheres. In the prevailing international circumstances, he argued in favour of giving space to diplomacy saying, 'We need more diplomacy, more engagement, more compromise.' 'Small states matter' 'Since war and instability is everyone's calamity, diplomacy is the business of us all. We have observed that at this moment in time the ability to talk with, rather than at, each other has never been more needed,' Mr. Peters said, arguing in favour of safeguarding rights of countries like New Zealand that he described as a 'small state'. He described New Zealand's foreign policy reset as the outcome of three pillars: the realism of the New Zealand government's foreign policy, importance of diplomacy in the troubled world, and New Zealand's 'unshakeable belief that small states matter and that all states are equal.' Freedom of navigation Mr Peters, who held an official-level meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday (May 29, 2025), described the maritime interests of his country unambiguously and said New Zealand is 'self-evidently' a maritime nation that regards freedom of navigation as 'crucial' both for itself and for India. Mr. Peters is the second high-level leader from New Zealand to visit India in three months. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visited India during March 16-20, when the two sides announced the launch of a Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). Deputy Foreign Minister Peters described the launch of FTA negotiations as a 'breakthrough' in bilateral India-New Zealand economic relations. Mr Peters also met with the Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and discussed 'democratic systems and recent developments in both countries'.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
'Not in it to enrich ourselves, we are in it to enrich both peoples': NZ FM on FTA negotiations
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads New Delhi: Describing the negotiations on a comprehensive free trade agreement a "breakthrough" in India-New Zealand economic relationship, Foreign Minister Winston Peters on Friday said "we are not in it to enrich ourselves, we are in it to enrich both peoples".In an interactive session after delivering an address at an event here, Peters also elaborated on the trade talks, and said he "understands the concern" of the dairy industry in India."We have started off, and this conversation is going on with real meaning now," he said."We know that there is going to be certain areas.., barriers of concern. I understand, for example, the concern of the dairy industry in India," the foreign minister March 2025, New Zealand and India announced the launch of negotiations towards a comprehensive free trade agreement."India is one of the largest and fastest growing economies in the world. It represents significant opportunities for trade, and is a priority relationship for the New Zealand Government ," according to the website of the New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and negotiation towards a comprehensive free trade agreement will "allow us to address both tariff and non-tariff barriers that impact our exporters looking to do business in India," it also the Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand, is currently on a visit to his address at the event hosted by think-tank Ananta, he also said, "since the foreign policy reset, we have made concrete strides"."We have launched negotiations on a comprehensive free trade agreement, a breakthrough in our economic relationship," Peters his address, he also said that despite India's economic scale, "it remains only our 12th largest partner in trade, accounting for just 1.5 per cent of our exports"."We are determined that we are going to work to change it," he he took part in the interaction hosted by the think-tank, during which he spoke about the negotiations towards a comprehensive FTA , the key products of New Zealand, both economically, as also its exotic destinations that attract huge number of tourists from various parts of the a query on dairy industry in the context of the negotiations, he said, "You need 35 per cent more food in the next 35 years, and our country, rather than being an opponent can be a serious help, to drive up your productivity in the dairy industry, to bring about better performance, better breeding, better outcomes, better production.""The more we look at India, we see opportunities everywhere, if we can get this across the line," he said."We are not in it to enrich ourselves, we are in it to enrich both peoples, we got a lot to offer in that sense, host of things, where New Zealand is good at."
India Gazette
6 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
"Emerging geopolitical giant": New Zealand Dy PM highlights defence, security, and trade ties with India
New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, on Friday emphasised the strengthening partnership between New Zealand and India in various areas. He noted India's emergence as a geopolitical giant and vital security actor in the region. 'In an increasingly multi-polar world, India is emerging as a geopolitical giant and a vital security actor both regionally and globally...', said New Zealand Dy PM Peters. Speaking at Ananta Aspen Centre in New Delhi, Peters highlighted the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Air New Zealand and Air India, which aims to explore codeshare agreements across 16 routes. This move is expected to boost tourism, educational exchanges, and business links between the two nations. 'A significant step forward came with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Air New Zealand and Air India, aiming to explore a codeshare agreement across 16 routes covering India, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand,' he said. 'This move will ease travel between our nations, strengthening tourism, educational exchanges, and business links... But our partnership with India extends far beyond economics. It reaches into defence and security -- a growing priority for New Zealand in the Indo-Pacific,' he added. He further noted that both nations have taken deliberate steps to 'build closer defence ties' with India, with a recently signed defence cooperation arrangement 'paving the way for greater collaboration' between India and New Zealand's armed forces. 'The New Zealand Navy currently leads Combined Task Force 150, tasked with securing vital trade routes and countering terrorism, smuggling, and piracy in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden. India's role as deputy commander in this mission is a strong signal of our growing strategic alignment... The impact is real -- the taskforce has already disrupted over USD 600 million worth of illegal drug trade,' he said. Highlighting the vast untapped potential of the India-New Zealand partnership. Peters stated, 'For New Zealand, India represents immense untapped potential.' Peters noted that despite India's significant economic scale, it remains New Zealand's 12th largest trade partner, accounting for only 1.5 per cent of New Zealand's exports. 'Despite India's economic scale, it remains our 12th largest partner in trade, accounting for just 1.5 per cent of our exports. We are determined that we're going to work to change that. Our strengths, from food and beverage products to agriculture, forestry, horticulture, education and tourism, are world-class. And our innovation in areas like outer space and renewable energy will find a welcome partner in India,' he said. Winston Peters has highlighted the potential for his country to support India in meeting its growing food demands. During a fireside chat with G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant, Peters stated, 'We know that there are going to be certain areas of barrier of concern... For example, India will need 35 per cent more food in the next 35 years, and our country, rather than being an opponent, can be a serious help.' New Zealand's Foreign Minister, Winston, also commended the stability and continuity in the Indian government, stating that it has facilitated more effective communication and cooperation. During a fireside chat, Peters said, 'Until recent times, it was really hard to talk to the Indian government getting a breakthrough... The stability and continuity are a big help.' Peters, who has known his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar since 2019, appreciated the consistency in the Indian government's leadership, stating, 'I've known your foreign minister since 2019. And he's still there, and this is good because you can walk into the room and take up from what happened yesterday. I don't have to start all over again, if I can say that's been a blessing.' Meanwhile, Peter also met with Union Minister JP Nadda during his two-day official visit to India. (ANI)
India Gazette
7 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Delhi: EAM Jaishankar meets New Zealand counterpart Winston Peters, thanks for support on Pahalgam attack
New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met with New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, in Delhi and thanked New Zealand for its support and solidarity on the Pahalgam terrorist attack. The two leaders reviewed the progress made in India-New Zealand partnership following the recent visit of New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon. In a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, 'Delighted to meet DPM & FM @winstonpeters of New Zealand this evening in Delhi. Thank New Zealand for its support & solidarity on the Pahalgam terrorist attack.' 'Following up from the recent visit of PM @chrisluxonmp, took stock of the progress made by our partnership. Agreed that in a more volatile & uncertain world, it's important that India & New Zealand collaborate closely for a rules-based, peaceful, stable & prosperous Indo-Pacific region,' he added. Peters just concluded a two-day visit to Kathmandu, where he was received by Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai at the airport, along with other Foreign Ministry officials. Earlier, in a post on X Spokesperson of Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said, 'A warm welcome to DPM & FM @winstonpeters of New Zealand on his arrival in New Delhi for an official visit. This visit reflects the momentum of high level exchanges & will further strengthen the warm and friendly ties between our two countries.' On Friday, May 30, Peters is scheduled to meet JP Nadda, the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, at the Hotel Taj Mahal at 3:30 pm. His departure is scheduled for 9:55 pm on the same day. India and New Zealand have historically shared close and cordial ties. Similarities such as membership of the Commonwealth, common law practices and pursuing shared aspirations of achieving economic development and prosperity through democratic governance systems for diverse communities in both countries (NZ prides itself as one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world with 213 ethnicities officially recorded) provide an excellent backdrop for deepening the friendly ties, according to MEA. (ANI)
Indian Express
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
India-New Zealand Champions Trophy final breaks all-time viewership record: ICC
The 2025 Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand was the most watched match in the history of the tournament, surpassing the record set by title clash of the 2017 edition, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has said. In data shared by the ICC on Wednesday, it has emerged that the final clocked 65.3 billion live viewing minutes globally, breaking the earlier record set in the 2017 final between India and Pakistan by 52.1 percent. ICC also shared that the tournament saw a total of 358 billion global viewing minutes across global coverage and the tournament has become the most watched Champions Trophy ever with a 19 percent increase in terms of viewership as compared to the 2017 edition. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team beat New Zealand by four wickets in the final on March 9 at the Dubai International Stadium in UAE to win the tournament a record third time, having earlier held it jointly in 2002 and as sole winners in 2013. 'Celebrating 368bn global viewing minutes across global coverage, the event becomes the most watched ICC Men's Champions Trophy ever and represents a growth of 19% compared with the previous event held in England and Wales in 2017. The ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 also drew 308mn global viewing minutes per over – the most ever for an ICC event. A blockbuster final in Dubai saw India claim the iconic white jackets, and their victory over New Zealand on 9 March became the most watched ICC Men's Champions Trophy match ever, with 65.3 billion live viewing minutes globally, shattering the record set during the 2017 final by 52.1%,' stated the ICC release. In the data released on Wednesday, the world cricket body also shared that the India-New Zealand final now stands at the third spot in the most watched ICC matches of all time globally by live watch time. It also shared that the final also became the third most watched ICC match in India only behind the India-New Zealand semi-final in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup and the India-Australia final in the same tournament occupying the first two spots. 'We are delighted to share that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has achieved record-breaking global viewership, making it the most-watched edition of the tournament to date. These remarkable numbers reflect the growing global appeal of the game and the strength of our partnerships. We are especially grateful for the continued innovation and investment by the JioStar network in India, which delivered live coverage across 29 unique broadcast feeds in nine languages, an effort that played a significant role in reaching new audiences and deepening fan engagement, ' said Jay Shah, Chairman, ICC, according to the release. Talking about Australia, the 2025 Champions Trophy became the most watched Champions Trophy in the country with overall viewing hours up by 65 percent compared to the 2017 edition. In the USA, the tournament saw a 38 percent growth in watch time as compared to the 2017 edition while hosts Pakistan also saw the overall viewing hours for the 2025 edition rising by 24 percent as compared to the 2017 edition. 'It's also heartening to witness exceptional growth in markets such as Australia, where Amazon Prime Video recorded a 65% increase in viewership compared to the 2017 edition, and in the United States, where Willow TV saw a notable rise in audience figures despite challenging start times. These milestones are a testament to the game's expanding footprint and the passion of cricket fans worldwide.' added Shah.
