Auckland, Nov. 5 -- India and New Zealand are advancing discussions on a bilateral trade agreement, with both sides determined to build a sector-specific trade deal that strengthens economic ties without compromising on sensitive issues, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said while speaking to ANI.

Goyal, who is in New Zealand for trade talks, said the discussions were held in a spirit of warmth and mutual respect. "I feel that with a lot of enthusiasm and respect, my team, our India's delegation and I were welcomed here, and in reality, the relationship between India and New Zealand should increase. The basic principle of both the countries is that if we increase mutual relations, it is beneficial for both the countries,...