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India-NZ partnership 'grown much stronger' during my visit: Luxon
Wellington, March 22: Calling India an "increasingly important partner", New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Saturday that the partnership between the two countries has "grown much stronger" during his five-day visit to New Delhi and Mumbai, earlier this week.
India, New Zealand working on a comprehensive, mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement: Goyal
New Delhi, March 18: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said while addressing the CEOs of India and New Zealand in New Delhi on Tuesday that India and New Zealand are working to finalize a comprehensive and mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement.
India, New Zealand aim to finalise mutually beneficial free trade agreement: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, March 18: India and New Zealand are working to finalise a comprehensive and mutually beneficial free trade agreement, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday.
Piyush Goyal vets New Zealand PM's proposal of signing FTA in 60 days
New Delhi, March 18: Supporting New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's ambitious plan of signing the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries in a record 60 days, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said he will be aspiring to do this "equally fast, maybe faster."
India, EU discuss bilateral ties, parliamentary exchanges
New Delhi, March 18: Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (West) Tanmaya Lal held a meeting with European Parliament Chair of the Delegation for Relations with India, Angelika Niebler and discussed India-EU bilateral ties, parliamentary exchanges and global issues.
This will be breakthrough year for India and EU, says former PM of Sweden Carl Bildt
New Delhi, March 18: Former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt on Monday said that 2025 will be a "breakthrough year" in the relationship between India and the European Union.
We need better logistics... construction of naval and aerial hub: Peru Foreign Minister on strengthening economic ties with India
New Delhi, March 17: Peru's Foreign Minister Elmer Schialer on Monday emphasised the importance of improving logistics between India and Peru to strengthen their economic ties.
India, New Zealand strengthen ties with FTA talks, defence and trade pacts
New Delhi, March 17: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's official visit to India from March 16-20 has resulted in major agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. Both nations announced the launch of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and a new arrangement to facilitate the mobility of professionals and skilled workers, an official press release by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated.
Modi, Luxon agree to bolster India-New Zealand trade, investment ties
New Delhi, March 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon on Monday agreed to enhance the trade and investment relationship between the two countries, to realise the untapped potential and contribute to inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
Distance no barrier to our pursuit of a brighter future: NZ PM Luxon
New Delhi, March 17: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon reaffirmed his country's commitment to strengthening ties with India during his visit to New Delhi.
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat
New Delhi, March 17: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in Delhi on Monday.
PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with visiting New Zealand PM Luxon
New Delhi, March 17: PM Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon held a bilateral meeting at the Hyderabad House in the national capital on Monday.
Eye on Indo-Pacific as PM Modi and Luxon vow to enhance India-NZ ties in all spheres
New Delhi, March 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, expanding trade, deepening defence cooperation, and maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific region.
New Zealand lifting relationship with India: PM Luxon says Indian Govt generous, welcoming
New Delhi, March 17: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has said that New Zealand is lifting its ties with India and called the Indian government "incredibly generous and very welcoming" to New Zealand.
Impact of US tariffs on India minimal as country diversifies exports kitty: SBI report
New Delhi, March 17: The impact of US trade reciprocal tariffs on India will be minimal as the country has diversified its exports kitty, pitched value addition, exploring alternate areas and works on new routes that transcend from Europe to the US via the Middle East, redrawing new supply chain algorithms, a new SBI Research report said on Monday.
India, New Zealand launch FTA negotiations as PM Luxon arrives in Delhi
New Delhi, March 16: India and New Zealand on Sunday announced the launch of negotiations for a comprehensive and mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations.
India, New Zealand start talks for Free Trade Agreement
New Delhi, March 16: India and New Zealand have launched negotiations for a "comprehensive and mutually beneficial" Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the Union commerce ministry said in a statement Sunday, minutes after the Kiwi Prime Minister Christopher Luxon landed in New Delhi for a five-day official visit.
EAM wraps UK visit, notes positive momentum of India-UK relations with PM Starmer
London, March 10: At the invitation of the UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar paid an official visit to the United Kingdom from March 4-9 (during this period, he also visited Ireland on March 6-7), a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said on Monday.
India, EU to hold next round of trade talks on March 10
New Delhi, March 9: India and the European Union are scheduled to begin the next round of talks for a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) from Monday in Brussels with the aim of concluding the talks by the end of this year, a senior official said.
Austrian envoy Katharina Wieser stresses need for closer India-EU cooperation, calls 2025 EU-India Year
New Delhi, March 9: Austrian Ambassador to India, Katharina Wieser, expressed her optimism regarding the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union.
EAM S Jaishankar inaugurates new Indian Consulate in Manchester
Manchester, March 8: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday inaugurated a new Indian Consulate in Manchester, Northern England.
Making up for many things we could & should have done earlier, says EAM Jaishankar
Manchester, March 9: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday inaugurated a new Consulate General of India in Manchester, the United Kingdom, and said that "India was making up for many things that perhaps the country could and should have done earlier".
Piyush Goyal meets EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, discusses efforts for balanced FTA
Mumbai, March 1: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday held a meeting with Maros Sefcovic, European Union Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security with the discussions focused on accelerating efforts towards a balanced and mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement between India and European Union.
PM Modi, EU's von der Leyen agree on year-end deadline for FTA, closer defence ties: Joint Statement
New Delhi, Feb 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have agreed to expedite the conclusion of the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA) by the end of the year and hold further focused discussions on the defence industry and policy to explore opportunities from new initiatives and programmes, according to a joint statement issued after the meeting between the two leaders on Friday.
India, EU aim to conclude FTA negotiations by this year: MEA after EU chief's landmark visit
New Delhi, February 28: The delegations from India and the European Union held delegations on a range of topics in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and EU President Ursula von der Leyen, and the leaders have directed their teams to conclude the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations by this year, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday.
From FTA to defence, India-EU create a bold roadmap for period beyond 2025
New Delhi, Feb 28: From the bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to creating a trusted and secure value chain across industries, India and the European Union (EU) have decided to create a bold and ambitious roadmap for their partnership for the period beyond 2025 that will be launched during the next Summit, it was announced here on Friday.
EU, India free trade pact to be world's largest deal: Ursula Von Der Layen
New Delhi, Feb 28: India and the European Union have agreed to go ahead with a free trade agreement this year, which will be "the largest deal of this kind" in the world, European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen said on Friday.
PM Modi meets with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen in Delhi
New Delhi, February 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday welcomed the the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen as she arrived at the Hyderabad House in the national capital for bilateral talks.
Piyush Goyal discusses India-EU trade ties with EU trade Commissioner
New Delhi, February 28: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal held a candid and insightful discussion with EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic in Delhi on Friday.
EU chief's meetings in India to boost efforts to sign Free Trade Agreement amid Trump tariff threat
New Delhi, Feb 28: After US President Donald Trump's threat to hit the European Union (EU), a 27-member bloc, with 25 per cent tariffs, a meeting between the top leadership of India and the EU on Friday is expected to give fresh push to efforts to seal an ambitious free trade agreement (FTA).
FTA, India's role in Indo-Pacific on EU leadership's Delhi visit agenda
Brussels, Feb 26: As the top European Union (EU) leadership is set to visit India on Thursday, discussions related to the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the European Union Trade and Technology Council, the stronger role of India in the Indo-Pacific, are to be discussed.
FTA, Ukraine conflict, IMEC, and sanctions on agenda for European Commission chief's India visit
By Ayushi Agarwal, New Delhi, February 25: With European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, accompanied by the European Union College of Commissioners, set to visit India on February 27-28, a senior EU official highlighted the symbolic significance of the visit and its aim to prepare a new strategic agenda with India, focusing on trade, technology, and security.
Free trade agreement, EU-India trade and tech council on agenda of EU chief's India visit: Official
New Delhi, February 25: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the European Union College of Commissioners will hold delegation-level talks during their visit to India, with a focus on Free Trade Agreement, the EU-India Trade and Technology Council (TTC) as well as carving out some new agenda on various issues, a senior EU official said.
UK India Business Council welcomes restart of UK-India free trade agreement talks
New Delhi, February 25: The UK India Business Council (UKIBC) has welcomed the resumption of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations following the visit of the UK's Business and Trade Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, to India.
UK-India Business Council upbeat as FTA talks get underway
New Delhi, Feb 25: The UK-India Business Council on Tuesday welcomed the restart of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations during UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds' visit to India, which includes two days of meetings with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and his team.
UK Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds visits National Crafts Museum amid India-UK FTA talks
New Delhi, February 25: UK Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds and India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal visited the National Crafts Museum in Delhi on Sunday, with Reynolds calling it an opportunity to explore India's rich cultural heritage and interact with artisans showcasing their traditional craftsmanship.
Piyush Goyal bolsters case for easier UK visa rules to boost bilateral trade & investment
New Delhi, Feb 24: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday made a strong case for easing visa rules for businesses and skilled professionals to boost bilateral trade and investments between India and the UK.
India, UK resume negotiations towards a trade deal; Piyush Goyal says it will be a win-win for both nations
New Delhi, February 24: India and the United Kingdom have resumed negotiations on a trade deal that is "balanced, mutually beneficial and forward-looking."
India, UK agree to resume free trade talks
New Delhi, Feb 24: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Monday said that India and the UK have decided to restart negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), after a meeting here with his UK counterpart Jonathan Reynolds.
India, UK resume negotiations on Free Trade Agreement
New Delhi, February 24: India and the UK have resumed negotiations towards a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two nations, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a statement on Monday.