President Droupadi Murmu called for enhancing educational exchanges between India and New Zealand. She talked about education during her address at the New Zealand International Education Conference in Wellington on Thursday.
She stated that Educational exchanges are an important aspect of our bilateral ties. “Education collaboration create productive minds who can contribute globally,” added Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu also commended New Zealand’s education system. She said, “New Zealand is renowned for its high-quality education with a focus on research, innovation, inclusivity, and excellence.”
She highlighted the role of educational exchanges in strengthening bilateral relations. “India and New Zealand enjoy a warm and friendly relationship, anchored by shared values of democracy and the rule of law. Our rich cultural exchanges and robust people-to-people ties foster mutual understanding and goodwill,” Murmu stated.
Discussing India’s educational heritage, she remarked, “Knowledge has always been the highest pursuit in India. From our timeless scriptures—the Vedas, Upanishads, and Buddhist Tipiṭaka—to ancient centres of learning like Nalanda, the pursuit of knowledge has been eternal.”
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She noted the progress in India’s literacy rate and the establishment of educational institutions. “Our premier institutions, like the IITs and IIMs, produce world-class engineers, scientists, and managers who contribute to the global knowledge economy, “President added.
Expressing her happiness over establishment of IIT Delhi, president thanked New Zealand.
Concluding her address, President Murmu mentioned the growing presence of Indian students in New Zealand. She stated, “Around 8,000 Indian students are studying in New Zealand, making them the second largest group of international students, and this number continues to grow.”
President Murmu arrived in Auckland late Wednesday, New Zealand time, marking the second leg of her three-nation visit.
