Congress recalls former NZ PM’s role in reviving ties with India in the 1980s as Modi elevates partnership

The Congress party has highlighted the historical role of former New Zealand PM David Lange in strengthening ties with India during the 1980s. This comes as current leaders announce a new strategic partnership and trade targets.
Seeking to place the latest upgrade in India-New Zealand ties in historical context, the Congress on Saturday recalled New Zealand’s role in helping develop India’s dairy sector and establish the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), while crediting former New Zealand Prime Minister David Lange with resetting bilateral relations in the 1980s.
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