New Delhi, March 18 -- India and New Zealand on Monday signed a significant agreement to institutionalise their defence and security partnership.

The pact was announced following a meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.

The leaders engaged in comprehensive discussions aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, education, and agriculture.

Prime Minister Modi emphasised the importance of strengthening security ties and outlined plans for future collaboration in the defence industry.

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