India-New Zealand Trade Talks: Next Round in New Delhi

India and New Zealand are set to resume negotiations on their proposed Free Trade Agreement on October 13-14 in New Delhi. The previous round, held in Queenstown, yielded progress. The FTA aims to increase bilateral trade, enhance investment, and strengthen supply chains between the two countries.

India and New Zealand will continue negotiations for a proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on October 13-14 in New Delhi, according to the commerce ministry's announcement on Friday.

The third negotiation round was completed on September 19 in Queenstown, New Zealand, marking progress in several key areas of the agreement.

The FTA, expected to boost bilateral trade and investments, was formally launched on March 16, 2025, and aims to create a solid framework for business cooperation between India and New Zealand.