Who are the key ministers involved in launching the negotiations for the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA)?

The Correct Answer is Piyush Goyal and Todd McClay.

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Key Points

• India and New Zealand have launched negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and investment.
• Piyush Goyal, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, and Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment of New Zealand, held a meeting in New Delhi to mark this milestone.
• Bilateral trade between India and New Zealand surpassed one billion US dollars from April 2024 to January 2025.
• The FTA negotiations aim to unlock new opportunities for businesses and consumers, focusing on supply chain integration and improving market access.
• Both countries share a partnership founded on democratic values, strong people-to-people ties, and economic complementarities.
• The negotiations reflect a shared vision for a stronger economic partnership, fostering resilience and prosperity.