NEW DELHI: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said he received a traditional Maori welcome as he arrived in Te Puia, Rotorua, alongside New Zealand’s Trade Minister, Todd McClay.
A Maori welcome ceremony is rich in symbolism, protocol, and cultural meaning.
“Delighted to receive a traditional Maori welcome upon my arrival in Te Puia, Rotorua, alongside New Zealand’s Trade Minister Todd McClay. Deeply value this cultural gesture, which signifies welcoming us into their tribe in the spirit of peace, harmony and mutual growth, ” Goyal posted on X social media platform.