India to open consulate general in Auckland

India to open consulate general in Auckland
Baby steps begin in broadening the NZ-India relationship. (Image: Getty)
Paul McBeth
India’s union cabinet chaired by prime minister Narendra Modi has approved a proposal to open a consulate general of India in Auckland. The prime minister's office said the consulate is expected to be open and fully operational within the next 12 months. “Opening of a consulate general of India in Auckland would help in increasing India’s diplomatic footprint and strengthen India’s diplomatic representation in view of India’s increasing global engagement,” the prime minister’s office said.“Thi...

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