The Polish minister also endorsed India's diplomatic approach to the West Asia conflict and pointed to New Delhi's long-standing relationship with Moscow as a key reason it remains an influential interlocutor in global crises.
The development surfaced after the banned separatist outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) circulated a video purportedly showing slogans painted on coaches of a Delhi-bound train.
The Auckland event also celebrated 100 years of sporting ties between India and New Zealand, with Modi highlighting Chandrayaan cooperation, rugby partnerships, and the contribution of the Indian-origin community to New Zealand's public life.
The Auckland agreements propose direct flights, payment-system connectivity, an annual maritime dialogue and wider cooperation in education, agriculture, sports and disaster management.
The two leaders also witnessed the exchange of multiple MoUs, while Prime Minister Modi received a traditional Maori powhiri ceremonial welcome and is scheduled to meet business leaders and address the Indian diaspora during his visit.
The Prime Minister stressed that welfare of the poor is one of the most important aspect of this Budget.
The Prime Minister’s remark came during his address to the 30th National Commission for Women Foundation Day programme via video conferencing from here.
The address comes on Martyrs' day which is observed on the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi to honour his contribution towards the freedom of the country.
BJP national president JP Nadda also on Saturday addressed "Prabhavi Matdaata Samwad" at Etawah & Auraiya in Uttar Pradesh(UP).
The Prime Minister dwelt on recent efforts to regenerate the centres of culture and art like Kashi.
