Rear Admiral David Proctor, Chief of the Royal New Zealand Navy, received a Guard of Honour in Delhi and met with Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Hari Kumar. The two naval leaders exchanged greetings, highlighting the cordial relations between India and New Zealand, established in 1952. Admiral Proctor also paid respects at the National War Memorial. New Zealand has identified India as a priority country for trade, aiming to address trade barriers and stimulate demand. Bilateral trade stood at USD 1 billion in 2022-23, with efforts to enhance business dialogue and remove trade obstacles.