"It’s more than just trade – it’s about democracy, shared values, and a vision for the future. Our strategic partnership is one of the most promising of this century.”
The move follows India’s announcement of sending seven all-party delegations abroad to present its stance after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.
The controversy comes at a time when Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has called for an “all-of-New Zealand” approach to strengthening ties with India.
As Speaker, Dick oversees parliamentary debates and procedures of 150 members—similar to Om Birla, who manages the much larger Lok Sabha with 543 members.
