Auckland, Nov 5 (PTI) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday reached here to meet his New Zealand counterpart Todd McClay for reviewing progress of the negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement.

"Delighted to be in New Zealand to review the progress of the ongoing FTA (Free Trade Agreement) negotiation," Goyal said in a post on X.

The two countries will look forward to expedite the process for a comprehensive, mutually beneficial economic partnership, he said.

"I will also meet industry leaders along with investors to explore new avenues for collaboration and investment between our two countries," Goyal added.

The fourth round of India-New Zealand FTA negotiations commenced in Auckland on November 3.

The FTA negotiations were formally launched on March 16, 2025.

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