India to Open Consulate in Auckland to Strengthen Ties
India will open a consulate in Auckland to enhance diplomatic relations with New Zealand and support its diaspora, announced President Droupadi Murmu. Highlighting the contributions of the Indian community, Murmu stressed the importance of the diaspora in bolstering New Zealand's development. The announcement was warmly received by the Indian community.
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India is set to open a consulate in Auckland, President Droupadi Murmu announced on Friday, aiming to strengthen diplomatic ties and assist the Indian diaspora. Murmu, addressing the Indian Community Reception in Auckland, expressed satisfaction at the community's achievements in New Zealand.
'India's ties with New Zealand are deep and multidimensional,' Murmu stated, during her maiden visit to the country. She lauded the contributions of the Indian diaspora, noting their significant role in New Zealand's development across various sectors, including business, health, and IT.
Murmu's announcement was met with applause, as she highlighted ongoing discussions with New Zealand leaders to further bilateral relations. 'As we progress towards achieving our goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047, we want to further strengthen our ties with our diaspora,' she said, underscoring their vital role in India's development.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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