AUCKLAND: After five days of talks in two cities, the fourth round of negotiations on the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) concluded with both sides preparing the ground for a robust treaty. Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand minister for trade Todd McClay acknowledged the steady progress made during this round and reaffirmed their commitment to work towards a modern, comprehensive and future-ready FTA. Both delegations held detailed engagements across key tracks, including trade in goods, trade in services, economic and trade cooperation, and rules of origin. "The discussions reflected the shared ambition to strengthen economic ties and build a mutually beneficial partnership that supports resilient, inclusive and sustainable growth," an official

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