India is an important partner for New Zealand, and the Government is committed to achieving a step-up in our relationship, We are developing deeper and stronger engagement across all facets of the relationship
Todd McClay, Minister for Trade New Zealand on his fourth visit in twelve months continued his discussions with Minister Piyush Goyal on deepening bilateral economic and trade connections.
“Over the past 12 months, I have developed a strong relationship with Minister Goyal. I look forward to meeting him again to continue discussing opportunities for both our countries.” McClay mentioned before the start of the visit to India. He added “India is an important partner for New Zealand. The Government is committed to stepping up all aspects of our relationship, including opportunities to enhance two-way trade,”
During the visit, McClay also engaged with a set of stellar business leaders including G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant, co-founder of Akasa Air Aditya Ghosh and Group CEO and Founder of Ecosystm Group Amit Gupta.
“India is an important partner for New Zealand, and the Government is committed to achieving a step-up in our relationship, We are developing deeper and stronger engagement across all facets of the relationship, including in food and fibre exports which hit $213 million last year", McClay mentioned earlier. He added, “The Government has set the aspirational target of doubling exports by value in ten years, and unlocking the Indian market of 1.4 billion people will play a pivotal role in achieving this. Growing our trade relationships will boost New Zealand’s economy, lift incomes, reduce the cost of living and provide the public services Kiwis deserve.
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