New Delhi, May 1 -- A high-level Kiwi delegation arrives in New Delhi on Monday as India and New Zealand start negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA), two people aware of the development said.

New Zealand is expected to seek greater market access for its dairy products, fruit, wool, and other goods as the two nations look to reduce dependence on traditional markets and diversify trade partnerships.

Mint was the first to report the resumption of the proposed FTA talks in June 2024 and the formal launch on 16 March 2025 by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon during a visit India.

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