Prime Minister's Office press release · 27 April 2026 · pibtracker filter

Prime Minister hails India-New Zealand FTA as landmark moment, says it will add unprecedented momentum to developmental partnership

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Posted On: 27 APR 2026 5:32PM by PIB Delhi The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today hailed the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a landmark moment in the partnership between the two countries. He said that the agreement will add unprecedented momentum to the developmental partnership and reflects the deep trust, shared values and ambition that bind the two nations. The Prime Minister noted that the FTA will greatly benefit farmers, youth, women, MSMEs, artisans, startups, students and innovators. He added that it will open new avenues for growth, create opportunities and deepen synergy across sectors. Shri Modi further highlighted that the investment commitment of $20 billion by New Zealand will strengthen cooperation in agriculture, manufacturing, innovation and technology, paving the way for a more prosperous and dynamic future for both countries. The Prime Minister posted on X; “Today marks a landmark moment in the India-New Zealand partnership! I am delighted that the India-New Zealand FTA signed today will add unprecedented momentum to our developmental partnership. It reflects the deep trust, shared values and ambition that bind our two nations. This agreement will greatly benefit our farmers, youth, women, MSMEs, artisans, startups, students and innovators. It will open new avenues for growth, create opportunities and deepen our synergy across sectors. The investment commitment of $20 billion by New Zealand will further strengthen our cooperation in agriculture, manufacturing, innovation and technology, paving the way for a more prosperous and dynamic future for both countries. @chrisluxonmp” Today marks a landmark moment in the India-New Zealand partnership! I am delighted that the India-New Zealand FTA signed today will add unprecedented momentum to our developmental partnership. It reflects the deep trust, shared values and ambition that bind our two nations.… https://t.co/WBHn4gb1yB — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 27, 2026 The Prime Minister’s Office also said in X post; “In a message, PM @narendramodi said that the India-New Zealand FTA marks a major milestone towards deeper global engagement and shared prosperity. It strengthens economic ties between two vibrant democracies, unlocking opportunities for farmers, artisans, youth, entrepreneurs, women and MSMEs. It will create opportunities for farmers, youth, MSMEs and entrepreneurs. #IndiaNZFTA” In a message, PM @narendramodi said that the India-New Zealand FTA marks a major milestone towards deeper global engagement and shared prosperity. It strengthens economic ties between two vibrant democracies, unlocking opportunities for farmers, artisans, youth, entrepreneurs,… pic.twitter.com/zglAERVVcj — PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 27, 2026 ********** MJPS/VJ (Release ID: 2255990) Visitor Counter : 1107 Read this release in: Urdu , Marathi , हिन्दी , Bengali , Bengali-TR , Assamese , Manipuri , Punjabi , Gujarati , Odia , Telugu , Kannada , Malayalam Prime Minister's Office Prime Minister hails India-New Zealand FTA as landmark moment, says it will add unprecedented momentum to developmental partnership Posted On: 27 APR 2026 5:32PM by PIB Delhi The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today hailed the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a landmark moment in the partnership between the two countries. He said that the agreement will add unprecedented momentum to the developmental partnership and reflects the deep trust, shared values and ambition that bind the two nations. The Prime Minister noted that the FTA will greatly benefit farmers, youth, women, MSMEs, artisans, startups, students and innovators. He added that it will open new avenues for growth, create opportunities and deepen synergy across sectors. Shri Modi further highlighted that the investment commitment of $20 billion by New Zealand will strengthen cooperation in agriculture, manufacturing, innovation and technology, paving the way for a more prosperous and dynamic future for both countries. The Prime Minister posted on X; “Today marks a landmark moment in the India-New Zealand partnership! I am delighted that the India-New Zealand FTA signed today will add unprecedented momentum to our developmental partnership. It reflects the deep trust, shared values and ambition that bind our two nations. This agreement will greatly benefit our farmers, youth, women, MSMEs, artisans, startups, students and innovators. It will open new avenues for growth, create opportunities and deepen our synergy across sectors. The investment commitment of $20 billion by New Zealand will further strengthen our cooperation in agriculture, manufacturing, innovation and technology, paving the way for a more prosperous and dynamic future for both countries. @chrisluxonmp” Today marks a landmark moment in the India-New Zealand partnership! I am delighted that the India-New Zealand FTA signed today will add unprecedented momentum to our developmental partnership. It reflects the deep trust, shared values and ambition that bind our two nations.… https://t.co/WBHn4gb1yB — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 27, 2026 The Prime Minister’s Office also said in X post; “In a message, PM @narendramodi said that the India-New Zealand FTA marks a major milestone towards deeper global engagement and shared prosperity. It strengthens economic ties between two vibrant democracies, unlocking opportunities for farmers, artisans, youth, entrepreneurs, women and MSMEs. It will create opportunities for farmers, youth, MSMEs and entrepreneurs. #IndiaNZFTA” In a message, PM @narendramodi said that the India-New Zealand FTA marks a major milestone towards deeper global engagement and shared prosperity. It strengthens economic ties between two vibrant democracies, unlocking opportunities for farmers, artisans, youth, entrepreneurs,… pic.twitter.com/zglAERVVcj — PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 27, 2026 ********** MJPS/VJ (Release ID: 2255990) The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today hailed the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a landmark moment in the partnership between the two countries. He said that the agreement will add unprecedented momentum to the developmental partnership and reflects the deep trust, shared values and ambition that bind the two nations. The Prime Minister noted that the FTA will greatly benefit farmers, youth, women, MSMEs, artisans, startups, students and innovators. He added that it will open new avenues for growth, create opportunities and deepen synergy across sectors. Shri Modi further highlighted that the investment commitment of $20 billion by New Zealand will strengthen cooperation in agriculture, manufacturing, innovation and technology, paving the way for a more prosperous and dynamic future for both countries. The Prime Minister posted on X; “Today marks a landmark moment in the India-New Zealand partnership! I am delighted that the India-New Zealand FTA signed today will add unprecedented momentum to our developmental partnership. It reflects the deep trust, shared values and ambition that bind our two nations. This agreement will greatly benefit our farmers, youth, women, MSMEs, artisans, startups, students and innovators. It will open new avenues for growth, create opportunities and deepen our synergy across sectors. The investment commitment of $20 billion by New Zealand will further strengthen our cooperation in agriculture, manufacturing, innovation and technology, paving the way for a more prosperous and dynamic future for both countries. @chrisluxonmp” Today marks a landmark moment in the India-New Zealand partnership! I am delighted that the India-New Zealand FTA signed today will add unprecedented momentum to our developmental partnership. It reflects the deep trust, shared values and ambition that bind our two nations.… <a href="https://t.co/WBHn4gb1yB">https://t.co/WBHn4gb1yB</a>— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/2048718785704792163?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2026</a> The Prime Minister’s Office also said in X post; “In a message, PM @narendramodi said that the India-New Zealand FTA marks a major milestone towards deeper global engagement and shared prosperity. It strengthens economic ties between two vibrant democracies, unlocking opportunities for farmers, artisans, youth, entrepreneurs, women and MSMEs. It will create opportunities for farmers, youth, MSMEs and entrepreneurs. #IndiaNZFTA” In a message, PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> said that the India-New Zealand FTA marks a major milestone towards deeper global engagement and shared prosperity. It strengthens economic ties between two vibrant democracies, unlocking opportunities for farmers, artisans, youth, entrepreneurs,… <a href="https://t.co/zglAERVVcj">pic.twitter.com/zglAERVVcj</a>— PMO India (@PMOIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia/status/2048721218174603574?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2026</a> ********** MJPS/VJ " /> var mPlayer = document.getElementById("background_music"); var mPlayAction = document.getElementById("playbutton"); var isPlaying = false; function playAudio() { mPlayer.play(); isPlaying = true; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "none"; } function pauseAudio() { mPlayer.pause(); isPlaying = false; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "none"; } //function HandleAudio() { // if (isPlaying == true) { // //Playing already Pause it // pauseAudio(); // } else { // //Play the music // playAudio(); // } //} var synth = window.speechSynthesis; 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