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.
Badal also urged the PM to take the diplomatic initiative for the creation of a “Permanent Peace Corridor” to link all multi-faith sacred shrines left in Pakistan with the Indo Pak border.
The Prime Minister also dedicated to the nation more than 223 Km of completed and upgraded road projects, constructed with an estimated cost of over Rs 1180 crore.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with Kovind came close on the heels of his recent five-day visit to Italy and the United Kingdom.
Modi also underlined the need for honouring the party workers who had contributed to the party's growth and been with it since its inception and even if they were no longer with the party.
In all 346 members were invited to attend the national executive. Both the former BJP presidents L K Advani and Dr MM Joshi attended the meeting virtually from their residences.
