New Delhi, March 17 -- New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's official visit to India from March 16-20 has resulted in major agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. Both nations announced the launch of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and a new arrangement to facilitate the mobility of professionals and skilled workers, an official press release by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated.

In addition, New Zealand formally joined the Indo-Pacific Oceans' Initiative (IPOI) and became a member of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), marking its deeper engagement in regional and global frameworks.

The FTA negotiations signal a major step toward enhancing trade and investment betwee...