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India and New Zealand Launch Free Trade Agreement Talks During PM Luxon's Visit

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon highlights strong bilateral ties and economic opportunities during his five-day official visit to India.

  • Indian and New Zealand officials announced the start of negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to enhance economic cooperation and market access.
  • New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon praised India's hospitality and emphasized the potential for deepening ties between the two nations.
  • Luxon brought the largest-ever delegation of business and community leaders on a New Zealand PM's foreign trip, focusing on trade and economic growth.
  • India and New Zealand aim to address key trade challenges, including market access for dairy and IT services, while boosting bilateral trade, which reached $1 billion in the current fiscal year.
  • Luxon will participate as the chief guest and keynote speaker at the Raisina Dialogue, India's flagship geopolitics and geo-economics conference.
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