New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- The third round of negotiations for the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) concluded successfully on 19 September 2025, reaffirming the shared commitment of both nations to strengthen economic ties and work towards an early conclusion of a balanced and mutually beneficial agreement.

Guided by the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, the negotiations reflected a common resolve to deepen bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation. The FTA was formally launched on 16 March 2025, during the meeting between India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand's Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay.

The round, held from 15-1...