Tech and Innovation Cooperation Highlighted in India‑New Zealand Talks

During the same briefing, MP Twyford pointed to technology and innovation as the next frontier of collaboration. He explained that New Zealand can tap into India’s vibrant tech ecosystem, gaining access to large Indian firms, cutting‑edge research, and skilled expertise. "Digital technologies are essential for modernising our economy," Twyford said, "and there are many joint‑venture opportunities in AI, fintech, and clean‑tech that we must explore together."

The ministers both agreed that a closer tech partnership would accelerate digital transformation in New Zealand while giving Indian companies a gateway to Oceania markets.