Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday underscored the economic and strategic significance of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), stating that the pact would eliminate tariffs on Indian exports, strengthen labour-intensive sectors, and create new avenues for students and skilled professionals while ensuring robust protection for sensitive domestic industries such as agriculture and dairy.
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Sunday urged Industry to leverage education, talent mobility, and cross-sector opportunities under India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Friday announced that India and New Zealand are set to sign the historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Monday.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday discussed with top European Union officials the next steps in the implementation of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which was finalised by the two sides in January.
Noting that India and Israel are moving forward to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), Azar stated that the ties between the two countries will also be advanced in other sectors like transportation, water, agriculture and academic cooperation.
India’s biggest trade deal in two decades is not really about tariffs or geopolitics. The India-EU FTA is a test of whether India is willing to open its own markets, let competition take hold, and step beyond the comfort of protection.
In a strategic move following the finalisation of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, in Munich, Germany, to explore deeper financial cooperation and the ECB’s potential role in facilitating trade flows under the agreement.
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday hit back at the Congress party over its criticism of the India-EU FTA, alleging its negative mindset has held the country back for decades.
Welcoming the conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), Tea Association of India (TAI) president Shailja Mehta on Wednesday outlined the opportunities and challenges the pact presents for the Indian tea industry.
The relationship between India and the European Union rests on shared values and principles, including democracy, rule of law, a rules-based international order, and commitment to effective multilateralism.
