“Looking forward to New Zealand, India becoming formal partners…” Trade Minister Todd McClay

Dec 19, 2023

New Delhi, December 19 (ANI): The Trade Minister of New Zealand, Todd McClay said that his country is looking forward to becoming a formal partner of India. “I believe New Zealand and India can do much more together. First, a multifaceted and diverse bilateral relationship is essential for 2-way trade. Improving our trade and economic relationship will deliver a real result for our businesses, communities and economies. New Zealand is deeply amazed by Indian Pacific Trade architecture through a range of bilateral agreements and through our membership of the CPTPP, the AANZFTA. India is already part of 3 pillars the supply chain pillar, the climate-focused cleaner economy pillar, and a fair economy pillar focused on rule of law issues such as corruption. We appreciate the constructive role of India's trade and negotiation of these pillars. And I'm looking forward to New Zealand and India becoming formal partners in these 3 agreements as they come into force,” said the Trade Minister of New Zealand on December 19.