New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- India and New Zealand on Friday concluded the third round of negotiations for the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in Queenstown, and the two countries will hold the next round of negotiations for the proposed trade pact on October 13-14 here, the commerce ministry said on Friday.

"Both sides agreed to maintain momentum through inter-sessional engagements. The next round of in-person negotiations is scheduled to be held in New Delhi on 13-14 October, 2025," the ministry said in a statemen.

The ministry noted that the discussions reaffirmed the shared commitment of both nations to strengthen economic ties and work towards the early conclusion of a balanced and mutually beneficial agreement.

Several chapters were conclud...