<p>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be on a week-long visit to New Zealand and Australia beginning Wednesday.</p>.<p>He will review bilateral relations with the two countries during his separate discussions with New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/india-expert-in-it-pakistan-expert-in-international-terrorism-jaishankar-1150053.html" target="_blank">India expert in IT, Pakistan expert in 'International Terrorism': Jaishankar</a></strong></p>.<p>In his first-ever visit to New Zealand as a minister, Jaishankar will join the island country's country's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Thursday to felicitate members of the Indian community for their exceptional achievements and contributions.</p>.<p>"Both leaders will release India@75 postage stamps to commemorate and showcase Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in New Zealand," an External Affairs Ministry statement said here.</p>.<p>Jaishankar will also launch the book 'Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery'.</p>.<p>A book showcasing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's special bond with the Sikh community 'Heartfelt - The Legacy of Faith' will also be released on the occasion.</p>.<p>Jaishankar will also interact with several other New Zealand ministers, including Priyanca Radhakrishnan, Minister for Community and Voluntary Sector, Diversity, Inclusion and Ethnic Communities, and Youth.</p>.<p>Radhakrishnan is the first person of Indian origin to become a minister in New Zealand.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/india-strives-for-relationship-with-china-that-is-built-on-mutual-sensitivity-respect-and-interest-jaishankar-1149221.html" target="_blank">India strives for relationship with China that is built on mutual sensitivity, respect and interest: Jaishankar</a></strong></p>.<p>Further, he will interact with parliamentarians, members of the business community as well as Indian diaspora, including students.</p>.<p>In Wellington, Jaishankar will inaugurate the newly constructed building of the High Commission of India.</p>.<p>In Australia, the External Affairs Minister will visit Canberra and Sydney.</p>.<p>Jaishankar will hold the 13th Foreign Ministers’ Framework Dialogue with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong.</p>.<p>He will also meet Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and have interactions with the Australian Navy, the media and think tanks, including the Lowy Institute in Sydney.</p>.<p>This will be Jaishankar’s second visit to Australia this year.</p>.<p>He had visited the country in February to attend the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Melbourne. </p>
<p>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be on a week-long visit to New Zealand and Australia beginning Wednesday.</p>.<p>He will review bilateral relations with the two countries during his separate discussions with New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/india-expert-in-it-pakistan-expert-in-international-terrorism-jaishankar-1150053.html" target="_blank">India expert in IT, Pakistan expert in 'International Terrorism': Jaishankar</a></strong></p>.<p>In his first-ever visit to New Zealand as a minister, Jaishankar will join the island country's country's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Thursday to felicitate members of the Indian community for their exceptional achievements and contributions.</p>.<p>"Both leaders will release India@75 postage stamps to commemorate and showcase Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in New Zealand," an External Affairs Ministry statement said here.</p>.<p>Jaishankar will also launch the book 'Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery'.</p>.<p>A book showcasing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's special bond with the Sikh community 'Heartfelt - The Legacy of Faith' will also be released on the occasion.</p>.<p>Jaishankar will also interact with several other New Zealand ministers, including Priyanca Radhakrishnan, Minister for Community and Voluntary Sector, Diversity, Inclusion and Ethnic Communities, and Youth.</p>.<p>Radhakrishnan is the first person of Indian origin to become a minister in New Zealand.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/india-strives-for-relationship-with-china-that-is-built-on-mutual-sensitivity-respect-and-interest-jaishankar-1149221.html" target="_blank">India strives for relationship with China that is built on mutual sensitivity, respect and interest: Jaishankar</a></strong></p>.<p>Further, he will interact with parliamentarians, members of the business community as well as Indian diaspora, including students.</p>.<p>In Wellington, Jaishankar will inaugurate the newly constructed building of the High Commission of India.</p>.<p>In Australia, the External Affairs Minister will visit Canberra and Sydney.</p>.<p>Jaishankar will hold the 13th Foreign Ministers’ Framework Dialogue with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong.</p>.<p>He will also meet Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and have interactions with the Australian Navy, the media and think tanks, including the Lowy Institute in Sydney.</p>.<p>This will be Jaishankar’s second visit to Australia this year.</p>.<p>He had visited the country in February to attend the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Melbourne. </p>