President Murmu lands in New Zealand for the second part of her three-country tour.
Auckland [New Zealand], August 8: President Droupadi Murmu arrived in New Zealand on Wednesday, marking the second stop of her three-nation tour.
In Auckland, she was greeted by New Zealand's Trade Minister Todd McClay and High Commissioner Neeta Bhushan.
On X, the Indian Embassy in New Zealand posted: "A warm welcome to the Hon'ble @rashtrapatibhvn Smt. Droupadi Murmu as she arrived in New Zealand today. Warmly received by Minister @toddmcclaymp and HC Neeta Bhushan at Auckland."
Trade Minister Todd McClay also expressed his honor on X, stating: "An honour on behalf of the New Zealand Government to welcome Her Excellency Droupadi Murmu, President of India, to New Zealand today. This visit is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen our relationship and enhance our cultural and people-to-people connections."
Earlier, President Murmu had prayed at the Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple in Nadi, Fiji. She spoke to the Indian community in Fiji, praising the enduring bond between India and Fiji and highlighting the Indian diaspora's inspiring role in the island nation.
President Murmu began her six-day trip from New Delhi on Sunday, covering Fiji, New Zealand, and Timor-Leste, as per the Ministry of External Affairs.
In New Zealand from August 7-9, she is visiting at the invitation of Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, Governor-General of New Zealand. During this visit, she will have a bilateral meeting with Governor-General Kiro, meet Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, address an education conference, and interact with the Indian community and supporters of India, according to the ministry.
The final part of her tour will take her to Timor-Leste at the invitation of President Jose Ramos-Horta, with engagements scheduled for August 10.