Summary of Important News Items and Editorials-52
Summary of Important News Items and Editorials-52
THE HINDU DATED 23RD DECEMBER 2025.
1. India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement: Strategic Diversification
India and New Zealand concluded negotiations on a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA), aiming to double bilateral trade to $5 billion and attract $20 billion in investments over 15 years. The agreement grants India tariff-free access to New Zealand markets while carefully shielding politically sensitive sectors such as dairy, rice, wheat, and edible oils. A key feature is the provision of 5,000 annual temporary work visas for Indian professionals, enhancing services trade and labour mobility. The logic of the pact lies in Ind
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