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Last Updated:December 23, 2025, 07:04 IST
Winston Peters criticises the India–New Zealand FTA as unfair, claiming it concedes too much on immigration and offers limited benefits for New Zealand, especially in dairy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (File photo/PTI)
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has sharply criticised the recently concluded India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, describing it as “neither free nor fair." He further warned that the FTA represents a “bad deal for New Zealand", conceding too much while offering limited benefits in return.
“We consider the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement to be neither free nor fair. Regrettably, this is a bad deal for New Zealand. It gives too much away, especially on immigration, and does not get enough in return for New Zealanders, including on dairy," Winston Peters said on X.
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December 23, 2025, 07:04 IST
News world 'Neither Free Nor Fair': New Zealand Foreign Minister Opposes Trade Pact With India
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