During the visit, the dignitaries received an extensive briefing on the cutting-edge design, advanced technological capabilities, and strategic importance of INS Surat.

"It was great to catch up with a few Bollywood stars to get their thoughts on what more we can do," wrote Christopher Luxon on his social media .

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon noted that the Indian community is the third-largest ethnic group in New Zealand, the largest source of skilled migrants, and the second-largest source of international students.