New Delhi, Jan. 20 -- Muanpuii Saiawi of IFS 2005 batch, presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to New Zealand.

Saiawai is expected to take up the assignment shortly, as per a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs.

India and New Zealand share warm and friendly ties. Diplomatic relations were established in 1952. Both countries share 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. Tourism and sporting links, particularly cricket, hockey and mountaineering, have played a significant ...