Working towards ‘future-ready’ FTA with New Zealand, says Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said India and New Zealand were working towards a “future-ready and balanced” Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that would deepen economic linkages while safeguarding mutual interests.

Goyal, who reviewed the ongoing FTA negotiations with New Zealand’s Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay and the chief negotiators from both sides, said the focus remained on building a framework that respects domestic sensitivities but opens new avenues for collaboration between the two economies.

“Our teams are working towards a future-ready and balanced trade pact that respects our sensitivities while deepening economic ties, opening new avenues for collaboration, and unlocking fresh opportunities for businesses and consumers on both sides,” Goyal said following the review meeting.