Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated on Thursday that discussions between India and New Zealand on a free trade agreement are progressing rapidly, with hopes that the pact will soon be concluded. Goyal, currently on a four-day official visit, is reviewing the ongoing negotiations with New Zealand’s Trade Minister Todd McClay, emphasising that both delegations are making strong headway in resolving outstanding issues. Advertisement

"I believe this is a historic visit also because we are going to finalise the FTA very soon," Goyal said.

He further noted that sensitivities on both sides are being respected as the talks advance. The minister attributed progress to extensive cooperation, indicating that teams from both countries have addressed several important details to bring

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