Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said that India and New Zealand are working to finalize a comprehensive and mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The two countries had announced the launch of negotiations for an FTA earlier this week. Goyal emphasized the immense potential for collaboration between the two countries. He articulated an ambitious vision for the India-New Zealand partnership, targeting 10x growth in bilateral trade over the next decade. He called on business leaders from both countries to contribute towards achieving this goal.
Discussing global challenges, Goyal emphasized the importance of trusted partnerships. He said ‘The world is going through a lot of problems. A defining partnership between our two nations can serve as a model for how trusted partners work together. It’s not about the size of an economy; it’s about collaboration and shared values’. He noted that India’s economy, currently at $4 trillion, is poised to grow to $30-35 trillion in the next 22-25 years, presenting immense opportunities for collaboration. He highlighted the role of tourism in fostering stronger relations between India and New Zealand.
Prime Minister of New Zealand said that businesses play a critical role in both economies and in strengthening bilateral relations. The Prime Minister further emphasized the need to explore new frontiers and sectors where New Zealand holds a competitive advantage. He added ‘I feel incredibly optimistic about the future of both India and New Zealand. India for us is a game changer. As a smaller country in the world, India is a really consequential relationship for us. We all recognize that there is a lot more that these two countries should be doing together. When we look at the trading relationship today at $3 billion, there’s a huge opportunity for us here’.
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