India, New Zealand discuss steps to enhance engagement
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25 May 2021, 18:18 GMT+10
New Delhi [India], May 25 (ANI): India and New Zealand discussed the steps to enhance the depth and momentum of engagement between the two countries in different areas including defence and security, and reiterated the importance of closer cooperation for a rules-based international order and a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.
The two countries had a third Foreign Office Consultations on Tuesday during which they review ongoing bilateral cooperation. The consultations were held in a friendly and cordial atmosphere , according to a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)Riva Ganguly Das, Secretary (East) led the Indian delegation while New Zealand-side was led by Mark Sinclair, Deputy Secretary, Americas and Asia Group, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
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Riva Ganguly Das, Secretary (East) led the Indian delegation while New Zealand-side was led by Mark Sinclair, Deputy Secretary, Americas and Asia Group, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
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New Delhi [India], May 25 (ANI): India and New Zealand discussed the steps to enhance the depth and momentum of engagement between the two countries in different areas including defence and security, and reiterated the importance of closer cooperation for a rules-based international order and a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.
The two countries had a third Foreign Office Consultations on Tuesday during which they review ongoing bilateral cooperation. The consultations were held in a friendly and cordial atmosphere , according to a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs (ME
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Both sides exchanged views on various regional issues and reiterated the importance of closer cooperation for a rules-based international order and a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region, it said.
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India and New Zealand on Tuesday carried out a comprehensive review of the bilateral ties and decided to enhance the depth and momentum of engagement in areas of defence and security, counter-terrorism, cybersecurity and climate change.
May 25, 2021
Also discusses steps to enhance cooperation in defence, trade ties
India and New Zealand discussed access to Covid-19 vaccines and medicines and ways to deepen cooperation in areas such as defence, security, trade, space and climate change in consultations between senior officials from the two sides on Tuesday.
“Comprehensively reviewing ongoing bilateral cooperation, both sides discussed the steps to be taken to enhance the depth and momentum of engagement in different areas including defence and security, trade and investment, space, counter terrorism, cyber security, disarmament and climate change, and for strengthening people-to-people ties,” per an official release circulated by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) following the 3rd Foreign Office Consultations between India and New Zealand were held virtually.