Minister headed to NZ-India FTA signing – Inside Government NZ
Trade and Investment Minister, Todd McClay, will depart for New Delhi today to sign the New Zealand – India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), leading a cross-party delegation including MPs and more than 30 Kiwi business representatives.
"This landmark agreement provides huge opportunities for New Zealand exporters in one of the world's largest and fastest growing economies," Mr McClay says.
"The signing of this FTA is the latest example of the Government delivering on its promise to strengthen our relationship with India and supports New Zealand's ambitious goal of doubling the value of exports in 10 years."
Negotiations for the agreement concluded in December last year.
In India, Mr McClay will mark Anzac Day in a dawn service where he will recognise New Zealanders, Australians and Indians who fought for their country.
He will also host a joint New Zealand-India business summit with Indian Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal.
Mr McClay will also stop in Singapore where he will undertake trade and investment promotion activities.
"A trade agreement with India has been a long ambition for New Zealand. The signature of the NZ-India FTA is an occasion to celebrate."
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