Thanking his New Zealand counterpart John Key for his constructive approach to the consideration of India’s membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the ties between both sides have moved from fielding at long-off to taking fresh guard at batting pitch.
During his joint statement in Delhi PM Modi said both leaders recognised the need for greater economic engagement in order to effectively respond to the growing uncertainties in the global economy.
Asserting that terrorism remains one of the major challenges affecting global peace and security, Prime Minister Modi said nations believing in humanity need to coordinate actions.
Prime Minister Modi said India is thankful for New Zealand’s support to New Delhi joining a reformed UN Security Council as a permanent member.
(With inputs from ANI)
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