Archive · 31 May 2025
New Zealand Pursues FTA with India to Boost Economic Ties
New Zealand wants to make it easier to trade with India and is working on a special agreement called a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
Talks started this year.
They are talking about how to help each other's economies, including trade, money, military and safety.
New Zealand wants to sell more things to India, like food and innovative technologies.
They believe it will help both countries grow and improve together.
New Zealand is actively pursuing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India.
FTA negotiations began earlier this year, according to New Zealand's Deputy PM.
Discussions covered trade, economy, defense, and security.
New Zealand aims to increase its trade with India, currently at 1.5% of exports.
Collaboration in areas like renewable energy and outer space is planned.
- Who
- New Zealand and India
- What
- FTA negotiations and discussions on trade, economy, defence and security.
- When
- Earlier this year
- Where
- New Delhi, Indo-Pacific
- Why
- To increase trade and collaboration.
- FTA Negotiations
- Ongoing
- Trade Discussion Topics
- Economy, Defense, Security
- New Zealand Exports to India
- 1.5%
- Areas of Collaboration
- Renewable energy, Outer Space
