Third round of India–New Zealand FTA negotiations concludes in Queenstown
The third round of India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement negotiations concluded in Queenstown, New Zealand, on 19 September 2025, with several chapters concluded.
Summary
The third round of negotiations for the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement concluded in Queenstown, New Zealand, on 19 September 2025, after talks from 15 to 19 September. Several chapters were concluded and significant progress was made in other areas, the Commerce Ministry said. The FTA was formally launched on 16 March 2025 at a meeting between Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand's Trade Minister Todd McClay. India's merchandise trade with New Zealand was USD 1.3 billion in 2024–25, up nearly 49% on the previous year.
Key facts
- Round
- Third, 15–19 Sep 2025, Queenstown
- Outcome
- Several chapters concluded
- FTA launched
- 16 Mar 2025 (Piyush Goyal and Todd McClay)
- Trade 2024–25
- USD 1.3 billion (+~49%)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Where did the third round of India–New Zealand FTA negotiations conclude on 19 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Queenstown
The third round, held from 15 to 19 September 2025, concluded in Queenstown, New Zealand.
When were the India–New Zealand FTA negotiations formally launched?
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Correct answer: A — 16 March 2025
The FTA was formally launched on 16 March 2025 at a meeting between Piyush Goyal and New Zealand's Trade Minister Todd McClay.
What was India's bilateral merchandise trade with New Zealand in 2024–25, as per the Commerce Ministry?
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Correct answer: C — USD 1.3 billion
India–New Zealand merchandise trade was USD 1.3 billion in 2024–25, growth of nearly 49%.