India anticipates 'early conclusion' to FTA negotiations with NZ

India anticipates 'early conclusion' to FTA negotiations with NZ
Christopher Luxon promised to sign an FTA with India before the end of his term. (Image: Supplied)
Dileepa Fonseka
New Zealand and India are close to striking a free trade agreement, according to the Indian government.In a press release sent out overnight, the Indian Government said it anticipates an “early conclusion” of the India-New Zealand free trade agreement.India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry made the observation in a press release sent out early on Wednesday morning, NZT. The release announced the start of a fourth round of free trade negotiations between New Zealand and India in Auckland.“Negotiations in this roun...

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