Goa, March 17 -- On Sunday, India and New Zealand officially recommenced discussions for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA), as India seeks to swiftly establish global trade partnerships that will facilitate its ambitious goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047. This announcement aligns with the visit of New Zealand's Prime Minister, The Right Honourable Christopher Luxon, to India from March 16-20, 2025.

The FTA negotiations were initiated during a high-level meeting between Piyush Goyal, India's Minister for Commerce and Industry, and Todd McClay, New Zealand's Minister for Trade and Investment. The anticipated India-New Zealand FTA is expected to strengthen supply chain integration, enhance market access, and generate new ...