Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:12am on 27 Dec 2025,Saturday India Global
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon praised the newly concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India as a landmark achievement, saying it will bring more jobs, higher incomes and increased exports by opening access to India’s 1.4 billion-strong market. The deal, part of his government’s agenda to “Fix the basics, build the future,” aims to double bilateral trade and attract investments. However, Foreign Minister Winston Peters criticized the agreement as “neither free nor fair,” arguing it was rushed and fails to secure sufficient benefits for New Zealand, notably protecting sensitive sectors like dairy. (PC: AP)
