<h1>India and New Zealand launch major talks with record Indian business delegation to fast-track comprehensive FTA and investment ties</h1> A high-level bilateral trade and investment engagement between India and New Zealand featured the largest-ever Indian business delegation, government ministers, and sector CEOs to advance Free Trade Agreement negotiations and deepen economic cooperation. Discussions reaffirmed political commitment to pursue a comprehensive FTA, identified priority sectors for market access and collaboration (agriculture, dairy, forestry, technology, education, tourism, sports, gaming, drones, and space), and promoted investment facilitation, site visits, and diaspora-led commercial linkages. The forum signaled intent to negotiate regulatory, market-entry and innovation cooperation measures to support long-term bilateral trade, investment and strategic partnership.