India-New Zealand Defence Dialogue Expands Strategic Security Cooperation

India and New Zealand held an important meeting about working together on defence and security.

The meeting took place in Wellington on August 24.

Officials discussed how their armed forces could train and work together more often.

They talked about maritime, air and land forces.

They also considered exchanging military personnel and improving cooperation between defence colleges.

Both countries want the Indo-Pacific to remain free, open and inclusive.

They discussed sharing ideas about military equipment and planning.

The countries agreed to keep holding senior-level meetings to strengthen their partnership.