Union Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda on Tuesday hosted in New Delhi an official delegation led by Meka Whaitiri, Minister for Food Safety, Customs and Veterans, and Associate Minister for Agriculture (Animal Welfare), and Statistics, of the Government of New Zealand.
Ms. Whaitiri and Mr. Munda discussed the various approaches of their respective governments in supporting the economic development and empowerment of tribals of India and the Maori people of New Zealand, a statement from the Tribal Affairs Ministry said on Tuesday evening.
The statement said, "Being an indigenous Maori, Ms. Whaitiri evinced keen interest in the tribal community of India especially with respect to empowerment of tribal women and their leadership roles in governance."