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.
In a statement before his departure on the five-day visit, he said he would also review the comprehensive Indo-US global strategic partnership with President Biden.
US Vice President Kamala Harris will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House on Thursday to "reinforce" the strategic partnership between the two countries.
The two leaders shared their concerns about the possible spread of terrorism, narcotics, illicit weapons and human trafficking, as well as the need to ensure human rights, rights of women, and minorities.
They will also review the cooperation between their two countries in the Indo-Pacific region against the backdrop of China's aggressive behaviour on maritime issues.
Modi conveyed his special thanks and appreciation to Saudi Arabia for looking after the welfare of the Indian diaspora during the COVID-19 pandemic.
