Negotiators focus on promotion of goods and services
The Fourth Round of negotiations for the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) commenced in Auckland on 3 Nov, marking another step forward in advancing a balanced, comprehensive, and mutually beneficial partnership between the two nations.
This development builds on the shared commitment to deepen economic ties and was the FTA was launched 16 Mar 2025.
Negotiations in this round are focusing on key areas, including Trade in Goods, Trade in Services, and Rules of Origin. Both sides are working constructively to build on the progress achieved in earlier rounds, to reach convergence on outstanding issues and move towards the early conclusion of the FTA.
The latest round of FTA talks was held 3-7 Nov 2025.
India and New Zealand reiterated their commitment to developing a forward-looking and inclusive trade framework that supports sustainable growth and shared prosperity for both economies, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said. fiinews.com
