New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon shared his love for cricket by playing with children in Delhi during his India visit. Luxon and Indian Prime Minister Modi discussed deepening cooperation in various fields, including defence and trade. They also signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Sports to promote collaboration.
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