India, GCC sign Joint Statement to begin FTA negotiations

February 25, 2026 10:08 AM

India, GCC sign Joint Statement to begin FTA negotiations

India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Tuesday formally launched negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the signing of a Joint Statement in New Delhi. The Joint Statement was signed by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, in the presence of senior officials and delegations from both sides. Speaking on the occasion, Goyal said the Joint Statement, along with the Terms of Reference for the FTA s...

India, New Zealand begin fourth round of FTA negotiations in Auckland

November 4, 2025 10:43 AM

India, New Zealand begin fourth round of FTA negotiations in Auckland

India and New Zealand have begun the fourth round of negotiations for their proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking another key step toward strengthening bilateral economic ties. The talks, being held in Auckland from November 3 to 7, aim to advance discussions on building a balanced, comprehensive, and mutually beneficial partnership between the two nations. The current round focuses on crucial areas such as Trade in Goods, Trade in Services, and Rules of Origin. Both sides are working to...