PM Modi shares Piyush Goyal’s article highlighting India-New Zealand FTA as women-led, growth-focused pact

December 23, 2025 3:43 PM

PM Modi shares Piyush Goyal’s article highlighting India-New Zealand FTA as women-led, growth-focused pact

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared an article by Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, highlighting how India’s free trade agreements (FTAs) have evolved beyond tariff reductions to become part of a broader mission to strengthen the economy and improve livelihoods. Responding to Goyal’s post on X, the Prime Minister said the article explains that India’s FTAs are now instruments of economic transformation and social inclusion. He also noted that the India-New ...

India, New Zealand conclude financial services annex under Free Trade Agreement

December 23, 2025 2:45 PM

India, New Zealand conclude financial services annex under Free Trade Agreement

India and New Zealand on Monday concluded negotiations on the Financial Services Annex of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a significant step toward strengthening bilateral economic and strategic cooperation. The negotiations were formally concluded on December 22, following the final round of talks held on December 10. Negotiations on the financial services annex began in May 2025 and evolved into a comprehensive framework comprising 18 articles, drawing on India’s e...

India–New Zealand FTA to open new gateways to prosperity: Amit Shah

December 22, 2025 9:27 PM

India–New Zealand FTA to open new gateways to prosperity: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) marks a new milestone in the government’s trade diplomacy and will open fresh avenues of growth and prosperity for both countries. In a post on X, Shah said the agreement would bring in USD 20 billion in investment and create opportunities for Indian innovators, entrepreneurs, farmers, MSMEs, students and youth. He described the FTA as a reflection of the people-centric foreign policy pursued under...

‘Forward-looking agreement, will allow students multi-year work visas’: Piyush Goyal on India-New Zealand FTA

December 22, 2025 3:29 PM

‘Forward-looking agreement, will allow students multi-year work visas’: Piyush Goyal on India-New Zealand FTA

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Zealand is comprehensive and forward-looking, and will elevate bilateral relations to a higher strategic level. “This free trade agreement with New Zealand reflects the vision of our leaders, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, to take the relationship to a much more comprehensive and strategic level. It goes beyond trade to include education, research a...

India-New Zealand FTA puts partnership on accelerated growth trajectory: EAM Jaishankar

December 22, 2025 5:02 PM

India-New Zealand FTA puts partnership on accelerated growth trajectory: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday described the newly concluded India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a landmark development that will significantly boost trade, investment and economic cooperation between the two countries. In a post on X, Jaishankar said the agreement marks a new phase in bilateral ties. “A landmark in India-New Zealand relations. The India-NZ FTA, concluded in record time under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Chr...

India, New Zealand seal Free Trade Agreement; FTA to serve as catalyst for trade, investment

December 22, 2025 1:18 PM

India, New Zealand seal Free Trade Agreement; FTA to serve as catalyst for trade, investment

India and New Zealand on Monday announced the conclusion of a comprehensive and forward-looking Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a major economic and strategic milestone in India’s engagement with the Indo-Pacific region. The agreement is among India’s fastest-concluded FTAs with a developed country and is aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. The negotiations were formally launched on March 16, 2025, during a meeting between Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush ...

PM Modi, Christopher Luxon announce conclusion of India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement

December 22, 2025 1:19 PM

PM Modi, Christopher Luxon announce conclusion of India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephone conversation with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, during which the two leaders jointly announced the conclusion of a landmark India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA). According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the agreement has been finalised in a record nine months since negotiations were initiated during PM Luxon’s visit to India in March 2025. The leaders said the swift conclusion of the FTA reflects the shared...

EAM Jaishankar, New Zealand PM Luxon discuss bilateral cooperation, Indo-Pacific security in Malaysia

October 27, 2025 12:35 PM

EAM Jaishankar, New Zealand PM Luxon discuss bilateral cooperation, Indo-Pacific security in Malaysia

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday met New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, where both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and ensuring a secure and stable Indo-Pacific region. EAM Jaishankar, who is representing Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 20th East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, shared details of the meeting on X. “A pleasure meeting PM Christopher Luxon of New Zealand on the s...