India and New Zealand sign a major free trade deal
印度與紐西蘭簽署重大自由貿易協定
On April 27, 2026, India and New Zealand officially signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in New Delhi, signaling a major boost for their economic ties.
2026年4月27日，印度與紐西蘭在新德里正式簽署了一項具里程碑意義的自由貿易協定(FTA)，標誌著雙方經濟關係的重大推升。
This comprehensive deal aims to double bilateral trade to US$5 billion within five years.
這項全面性的協議旨在五年內將雙邊貿易額翻倍至50億美元。
A key highlight is the complete elimination of duties on all Indian exports to New Zealand, while New Zealand gains significant tariff reductions on 95% of its goods, including forestry and wool.
其中一項重點是完全取消所有印度對紐西蘭出口產品的關稅，而紐西蘭在包括林業和羊毛在內的95%商品上獲得了顯著的關稅減免。
The agreement also pledges US$20 billion in New Zealand investments toward India over the next two decades.
該協議亦承諾在未來二十年內，紐西蘭將對印度投資200億美元。
A notable feature is a new visa pathway allowing up to 5,000 Indian professionals to work in New Zealand annually.
一項值得注意的特色是新的簽證途徑，允許每年多達5,000名印度專業人士前往紐西蘭工作。
While sectors like dairy remain protected in India, the deal marks a historic turnaround after years of stalled negotiations.
雖然乳製品等產業在印度仍受到保護，但這項協議標誌著在歷經多年停滯不前的談判後，出現了歷史性的轉變。
For New Zealand, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to tap into India’s vast, growing market, which is expected to have 700 million middle-class consumers by 2030.
對紐西蘭而言，這是一個千載難逢的機會，能夠打入印度龐大且持續成長的市場，預計到2030年，該市場將擁有7億名中產階級消費者。
This rapid success showcases both nations' commitment to strengthening their global trade networks and long-term economic collaboration.
這次的迅速成功展現了兩國強化全球貿易網絡及長期經濟合作的承諾。
