1. New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon emphasized the need for New Zealand and India to strengthen security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
  2. During his visit to India, he met PM Narendra Modi and announced a defense deal.
  3. Luxon described New Zealand and India as “bookends” of the Indo-Pacific region, responsible for regional security.
  4. His remarks were made during the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, reflecting growing strategic alignment.