Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:16pm on 17 Mar 2025,Monday India Global
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon backed India’s bid for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council, citing its vital role in the Indo-Pacific. Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, he emphasized the need for a rules-based order and opposed hegemonic dominance in the region. Luxon praised India’s contributions to the Quad and highlighted growing defence cooperation. He reaffirmed New Zealand’s commitment to working with India for regional stability, economic partnerships, and maritime security. Luxon and PM Modi also discussed strengthening bilateral ties, emphasizing sovereignty, territorial integrity, and free navigation under international law.
