Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal will visit New Zealand on November 5th, 2025, to engage in discussions with H.E. Mr. Todd McClay, Hon'ble Minister for Trade of New Zealand, regarding the ongoing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. The 4th round of India–New Zealand FTA negotiations commenced in Auckland on November 3rd, 2025. Shri Goyal will participate in engagements aimed at strengthening trade, investment, and innovation linkages, including interaction with the New Zealand business community and the Indian business delegation. A New Zealand-India Business Forum and a community interaction event with members of the Indian diaspora will take place in Auckland. A Fireside Chat between Shri Goyal and H.E. Mr. Todd McClay, moderated by Mr. Simon Bridges, CEO of the Auckland Business Chamber, will focus on advancing trade cooperation and collaboration in innovation, technology, and sustainable growth. Industry leaders, chambers of commerce, and government representatives from New Zealand are expected to participate. The release was posted on November 4th, 2025, at 7:21 PM by PIB Delhi. Release ID: 2186406. Visitor Counter: 283. The release is also available in Urdu, Hindi, Marathi, and Malayalam.
Key Entities Referenced
India–New Zealand FTA: Ongoing Free Trade Agreement negotiations between India and New Zealand, aimed at strengthening economic partnership and trade.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry: The Indian ministry responsible for the visit of Shri Piyush Goyal to New Zealand to strengthen bilateral economic ties.
New Zealand: Location of Shri Piyush Goyal's visit to strengthen bilateral economic ties and discuss FTA negotiations.
Piyush Goyal: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry visiting New Zealand to discuss trade and economic cooperation.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri
Piyush Goyal to Visit New Zealand to
Strengthen Bilateral Economic Ties
Posted On: 04 NOV 2025 7:21PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal, will be in New Zealand on 5th
November 2025 to engage in discussions with H.E. Mr. Todd McClay, Hon’ble Minister for Trade of
New Zealand, on the ongoing FTA (Free Trade Agreement) negotiations. The visit reflects the shared
commitment of both countries to expedite the FTA process and build a more comprehensive and
mutually beneficial economic partnership.
The 4th round of India–New Zealand FTA negotiations commenced in Auckland on 3rd November
2025, marking an important step in deepening the bilateral trade and economic dialogue between the
two nations.
During the visit, Shri Goyal will participate in a series of high-level engagements aimed at
strengthening trade, investment, and innovation linkages between India and New Zealand. These
include a dedicated interaction with prominent members of the New Zealand business community and
the visiting Indian business delegation, facilitating greater collaboration between the private sectors of
both countries.
A New Zealand–India Business Forum will be held in the afternoon in Auckland, followed by a
community interaction event with members of the vibrant Indian diaspora.
A Fireside Chat will also take place between Shri Piyush Goyal and New Zealand’s Minister for
Trade, H.E. Mr. Todd McClay, moderated by Mr. Simon Bridges, CEO of the Auckland Business
Chamber. The dialogue will focus on advancing trade cooperation, identifying new areas of economic
convergence, and enhancing collaboration in innovation, technology, and sustainable growth.
The engagements are expected to see participation from industry leaders, chambers of commerce, and
government representatives from New Zealand, reaffirming the growing momentum in bilateral
relations and the shared vision for a stronger, future-oriented economic partnership.
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